The state of the world atlas / Dan Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Dan, 1951-

Series:

Penguin reference.

Penguin reference

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Atlases.

Social history--Maps.

Social history.

Maps.

Current events--Maps.

Political science--Maps.

Local Subjects:

Current events--Maps.

Political science--Maps.

Genre:

Maps.

Physical Description:

144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.

Edition:

New revised sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Penguin, 1999.

Summary:

The State of the World Atlas provides a unique visual survey of economic, political, and social trends as the world enters the twenty first century. By translating key indicators into full-color maps and graphics, it presents in easily understandable form the new challenges posed to nations around the world by powerful security alliances; a global economy fueled by international finance and multinational corporations; popular pressures for decentralization and greater democracy; and an upsurge of nationalism.

The State of the World Atlas by Michael Kidron and Ronald Segal was hailed when first published in 1981 for its many original and innovative ideas.

Contents:

Part 1 People 12

Population: Population and population growth 14

Life Expectancy: Life expectancy; drinking water; basic health care 16

Nutrition: Nutrition and malnutrition 18

The Quality of Life: Relative social development 20

Inequality: Real purchasing power inequalities 22

Age: Ageing populations and econmically-active over-60s 24

Part 2 The Global Economy 26

World Markets: Inflation, stock markets, and global economic trends 28

Trade and Industry: Manufacturing; imports and exports 30

Tourism: Revenue, tourists, and destinations 32

Investment: Foreign direct investment; transnational corporations 34

Debt: Budget deficits, debt service and aid 36

National Income: Gross National Product and purchasing power 38

Part 3 Work 40

Jobs: Numbers in industry, agriculture, and services 42

Women Working: Proportions; management; wages; maternity provision 44

Unemployment: Numbers; trends; youth 46

Working Abroad: Numbers and flow of wages 48

Part 4 Politics 50

Political Systems: Democracies, dictatorships, and states in transition 52

Military Spending: Changes in and shares of world military spending 54

Armed Forces: Military personnel; women; opposition groups 56

War: Wars, death, and landmines 58

Peacekeeping: UN and other peacekeeping operations 60

Refugees: Flight, internal displacement, and host countries 62

Human Rights: Abuse of human rights and capital punishment 64

Part 5 Society 66

Ethnicity: Proportion of ethnic, national, or racial minorities 68

Literacy: Adult illiteracy and numbers reaching Grade 5 70

Gender Equality: Gender-related development index 72

Religion: State tolerance and intolerance 74

Sexual Freedom: Homosexuality; transsexuality 76

Reproductive Rights: Abortion; contraception; teenage pregnancies 78

Health Risks: HIV/AIDS; diabetes, major causes of death 80

Smoking: Tobacco consumption and production 82

Communications: Telephones, cellphones, and the internet 84

Media: Television, film, newspapers 86

Part 6 Sustaining the Earth 88

Cities: Urban populations; megacities; water use 90

Traffic: Vehicles, fuel consumption, and congestion 92

Food: Grain production and consumption 94

Energy: Energy use; importers and exporters 96

Global Warming: Carbon dioxide emissions and global temperatures 98

Forests: Deforestation and reforestation 100

Biodiversity: Protected land areas and threatened species 102.

Notes:

Incudes bibliographical references (pages 141-42) and index.

ISBN:

0140514465

OCLC:

59457451