The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution

A valuable tool for understanding the Middle East and global politics, this innovative and information-packed volume combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the region today. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point for international relations. Smith includes historical maps that show the making of the contemporary region as we recognize it today, as well as an original risk assessment that gauges the future of the Middle East and its implications for the world at large.The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:* U.S. presence and policies* Arab-Israeli wars* Israel and Palestine* Iran and Iraq* Military spending* The Kurds and ethnic conflict* Libya and the U.S.* Oil and water* Islam in the worldCopub: Myriad Editions Limited

History

Smith, Dan

Lacey, Candida

Middle East

University of California Press

A valuable tool for understanding the Middle East and global politics, this innovative and information-packed volume combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the region today. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point for international relations. Smith includes historical maps that show the making of the contemporary region as we recognize it today, as well as an original risk assessment that gauges the future of the Middle East and its implications for the world at large. The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including: * U.S. presence and policies * Arab-Israeli wars * Israel and Palestine * Iran and Iraq * Military spending * The Kurds and ethnic conflict * Libya and the U.S. * Oil and water * Islam in the world Copub: Myriad Editions Limited

The State of the American Empire: How the USA Shapes the World

As the United States casts an increasingly dominant shadow in world affairs, resentment from the international community widens. In The State of the American Empire, Stephen Burman lays bare the global scope of the political, economic, cultural, and military might of a country that, paradoxically, was founded in a rebellion against imperialism. Combining forensic analysis with detailed full-color graphics, Burman provides a comprehensive overview of the countries that are dependent on U.S. trade or investment, or are inhabited by U.S. troops. Liberally illustrated with maps that display America's global footprint, from its military interventions to its trading partners, The State of the American Empire interrogates every aspect of this new empire to reveal its roots, its likely duration, and, most important, its impact on the rest of the world.Copub: Myriad Editions

Pearlman, Corinne

Burman, Stephen

Americas

As the United States casts an increasingly dominant shadow in world affairs, resentment from the international community widens. In The State of the American Empire, Stephen Burman lays bare the global scope of the political, economic, cultural, and military might of a country that, paradoxically, was founded in a rebellion against imperialism. Combining forensic analysis with detailed full-color graphics, Burman provides a comprehensive overview of the countries that are dependent on U.S. trade or investment, or are inhabited by U.S. troops. Liberally illustrated with maps that display America's global footprint, from its military interventions to its trading partners, The State of the American Empire interrogates every aspect of this new empire to reveal its roots, its likely duration, and, most important, its impact on the rest of the world. Copub: Myriad Editions

The State of Health Atlas: Mapping the Challenges and Causes of Disease

Bringing together the latest data to chart recent and emerging trends, this atlas offers a major new profile of the state of health worldwide. In clear, full-color graphic displays and concise, informative text, it maps the causes and incidences of the major diseases as well as the economic, social, and environmental factors that shape health around the globe. In addition, it shows how health needs are identified, how health policy is developed and delivered, and how the quality of health services varies from country to country. The State of Health Atlas covers a range of timely topics including: * Life expectancy * Malnutrition and obesity * Water and sanitation * Cancer, heart disease, and diabetes * Tobacco and alcohol use * Migration and refugees * Climate change * Infectious diseases from malaria to HIV/AIDS * Mental health * SARS * Avian flu and pandemic planning * Urbanization * Antibiotic resistance

O’Donovan, Diarmuid

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

For China-watchers worldwide, this concise volume vividly and efficiently offers a wealth of information on the world's largest nation by population. Based on the highly acclaimed State of China Atlas, it contains more than 25 full-color topical maps, clear graphics, and an informative, readable text that together chart the profound changes within China and trace their implications for the world at large.* Maps and facts for the 2008 Beijing Olympics *Topics include:* China and the USA* Growth of cities* Trade and investment* Tourism* Population and the one-child family* Business and entrepreneurs* Human rights and political stability* Energy needs and the environment* Chronology of events since 1949

Pocket China Atlas: Maps and Facts at Your Fingertips

Donald, Stephanie

Benewick, Robert

Travel

Today's headlines and recent events reflect the gravity of climate change. Heat waves, droughts, and floods are bringing death to vulnerable populations, destroying livelihoods, and driving people from their homes. Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the causes of climate change and considers its possible impact on subsistence, water resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, health, coastal megacities, and cultural treasures. It reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting international commitments, and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change. With more than 50 full-color maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy makers, environmentalists, students, and everyone concerned with this pressing subject. The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including: * Warning signs * Future scenarios * Vulnerable populations * Health * Renewable energy * Emissions reduction * Personal and public action Copub: Myriad Editions

The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World’s Greatest Challenge

Dow, Kirstin

Downing, Thomas E.

Africa

The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource (The Earthscan Atlas)

Climate change and an exponential population explosion threaten the world's supply of fresh water, edging us closer to a global water crisis, with dire implications for agriculture, the economy, the environment, and human health. Completely revised and updated since its first edition, The Atlas of Water is a compelling visual guide to the state of this life-sustaining resource. Using vivid graphics, maps, and charts, it explores the complex human interaction with water over time and across the world. This vibrant atlas addresses all the pressing issues concerning water, from human impacts like dams and construction to water shortages and excessive demand, pollution, privatization, and water management. It also outlines critical tools for managing water, providing safe access to water, and preserving the future of the world's water supply.

The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource

Black, Maggie

King, Jannet

Sports & Outdoors

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The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution

The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution

The State of the American Empire: How the USA Shapes the World

The State of the American Empire: How the USA Shapes the World

The State of Health Atlas: Mapping the Challenges and Causes of Disease

The State of Health Atlas: Mapping the Challenges and Causes of Disease

Pocket China Atlas: Maps and Facts at Your Fingertips

The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World’s Greatest Challenge

The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource