Download or read book The State of the World Atlas written by Dan Smith and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved