This May Help You Understand the World

Lawrence Potter

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English

Penguin
02 June 2011

General & world history; Society & Social Sciences; Politics & government

''A great book, essentially a Dummies' Guide to Now, which simply and clearly explains the background to everything from Darfur to climate change.' CHARLIE BROOKER, Guardian

This is a life raft for anyone who finds themselves floundering amidst a sea of ten-second soundbites, wishing they had a better grasp of complexities of world politics and global issues. Clear, concise language sets the record straight on a diverse range of topics as Lawrence Potter presents answers to fifty-seven questions about the world we live in, stretching from ""What is jihad?"" to ""is fair trade a good thing?"" and ""Is there still a war in Chechnya?"" . Important information including the latest research on environmental issues and the history behind current events worldwide is presented in enough detail to be useful without overwhelming readers with too much making for a balanced, informed reference guide.

Also covering... What is the problem with plastic bags? What

did Sadaam do to the Kurds? What is the difference between a sunni and a shia and is it possible that global warming is not taking place in a thoroughly updated new edition complete with a new chapter explaining the problem of Afghanistan

By: Lawrence Potter
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9781846144417
ISBN 10: 1846144418
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 June 2011
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lawrence Potter studied Classics at Oxford and has since travelled to Central America, taught English in Romania and Maths in Rwanda. He now teaches Maths in London. He is also the author of Mathematics Without Fear.

Reviews for This May Help You Understand the World

Written with disarming honesty and a wonderful sense of humour, explaining quite difficult problems with just the right level of detail and analysis, this book is a pleasure to read and worth buying . Morning Star