Author: Chris Brazier
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780260350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional history books—from the civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the history of women. The new final chapter includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change. Chris Brazier is co-editor at New Internationalist. His previous books include Vietnam: The Price of Peace. He is principal writer for UNICEF's The State of the World's Children report.
The No-Nonsense Guide to World History
Author: Chris Brazier
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780260350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional history books—from the civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the history of women. The new final chapter includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change. Chris Brazier is co-editor at New Internationalist. His previous books include Vietnam: The Price of Peace. He is principal writer for UNICEF's The State of the World's Children report.
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780260350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional history books—from the civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the history of women. The new final chapter includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change. Chris Brazier is co-editor at New Internationalist. His previous books include Vietnam: The Price of Peace. He is principal writer for UNICEF's The State of the World's Children report.
The No-nonsense Guide to World History
Author: Chris Brazier
Publisher: Verso
ISBN: 9781859843550
Category : Civilisation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This guide integrates concisely the conventional narratives of history with the stories of the continents and communities of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Publisher: Verso
ISBN: 9781859843550
Category : Civilisation
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This guide integrates concisely the conventional narratives of history with the stories of the continents and communities of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food
Author: Wayne Roberts
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780261322
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The world food system is put under the microscope in this updated edition of "The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food."
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780261322
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The world food system is put under the microscope in this updated edition of "The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food."
The No-nonsense Guide to Globalization
Author: Wayne Ellwood
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523479
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Globalisation has become one of the most used and encompassing words over the past decade, of undeniable influence in economics, politics and activism. Globalisation is literally all around; every aspect of life is affected by a global structure of communication and economy. This fully revised and updated guide condenses this complex subject into clear, concise commentary. It examines the debt trap, the acceleration of neoliberalism, competition for energy resources, the links between the war on terror, the arms trade and the alternatives to corporate control.
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523479
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Globalisation has become one of the most used and encompassing words over the past decade, of undeniable influence in economics, politics and activism. Globalisation is literally all around; every aspect of life is affected by a global structure of communication and economy. This fully revised and updated guide condenses this complex subject into clear, concise commentary. It examines the debt trap, the acceleration of neoliberalism, competition for energy resources, the links between the war on terror, the arms trade and the alternatives to corporate control.
No-Nonsense Guide to World History, 3rd Edition
Author: Chris Brazier
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771131012
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Who was the first black queen? How much do you know about China's history? Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional textbooks from the civilizations of Africa, Asia and Latin America to the history of women. This updated and revised edition of one of the best-selling No-Nonsense Guides 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. A perfect read for someone who wants to embrace the whole of history, rather than disconnected dynasties and events all in one slim volume.
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771131012
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Who was the first black queen? How much do you know about China's history? Most people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional textbooks from the civilizations of Africa, Asia and Latin America to the history of women. This updated and revised edition of one of the best-selling No-Nonsense Guides 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. A perfect read for someone who wants to embrace the whole of history, rather than disconnected dynasties and events all in one slim volume.
No-Nonsense Guide to International Development
Author: Maggie Black
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771130598
Category : Development economics
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1771130598
Category : Development economics
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Terrorism
Author: Jonathan Barker
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523576
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Political and moral analysis of the causes and contexts of terrorism the world over.
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523576
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Political and moral analysis of the causes and contexts of terrorism the world over.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Human Rights
Author: Olivia Ball
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523592
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Rights are universal - that's the theory. How can this be transformed into reality for all?
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1906523592
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Rights are universal - that's the theory. How can this be transformed into reality for all?
The No-nonsense Guide to Islam
Author: Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1904456618
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A balanced portrayal of |real Islam|, looking beyond the common perceptions and polemical debates. It shows what Islam has achieved and shows why a better understanding of Muslims is needed throughout the world. But it also explains why Islam needs to make itself more relevant by showing it can create a tolerant and peaceful society, and explores the steps for reform. A plain-speaking, independent view that informs current debates and puts modern developments into the context of the history of Islam and its people.
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1904456618
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A balanced portrayal of |real Islam|, looking beyond the common perceptions and polemical debates. It shows what Islam has achieved and shows why a better understanding of Muslims is needed throughout the world. But it also explains why Islam needs to make itself more relevant by showing it can create a tolerant and peaceful society, and explores the steps for reform. A plain-speaking, independent view that informs current debates and puts modern developments into the context of the history of Islam and its people.
The No-nonsense Guide to Degrowth and Sustainability
Author: Wayne Ellwood
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780261233
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The prevailing model of endless economic growth is unsustainable. This book unpicks the idea of degrowth and explores alternative visions.
Publisher: New Internationalist
ISBN: 1780261233
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
The prevailing model of endless economic growth is unsustainable. This book unpicks the idea of degrowth and explores alternative visions.