Updated and revised edition of the second best-selling No-Nonsense Guide (45,000 sold).Includes a new chapter from the perspective of the end of the first decade of the 21st century and includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change. Considers often overlooked points in history.Tackles complex, topical issues in an accessible and easy-to-read style.Includes b&w maps charts and graphs to illustrate key points. Fully referenced, and includes useful...
