This May Help You Understand the World

This is a life raft for anyone who finds themselves floundering amidst a sea of ten-second soundbites, wishing they had a better grasp of complexities of world politics and global issues. Clear, concise language sets the record straight on a diverse range of topics as Lawrence Potter presents answers to fifty-seven questions about the world we live in, stretching from " What is jihad?" to " is fair trade a good thing?" and " Is there still a war in Chechnya?" . Important information including th