From biodiversity to the politics of oil--a compelling bird's-eye view of the trends shaping today's worldMcGraw-Hill's Atlas of World Events goes beyond the "where" of today's world to offer a vivid, in-depth picture of the current state of the planet and human civilization. Readers get a multitude of stunning, four-color reference and thematic maps organized according to the categories of politics and conflict, economic development, environmental issues, and human demographics and development. Thematic maps cover a range of sociopolitical topics, from military expenditure as a percentage of gross national product, to literacy rates, to oil production.An indispensable reference for everyone with a keen interest in current affairs, the atlas features:More than 120 maps highlighting the complex forces shaping our world A Flashpoints section devoted to global hot spots such as Iraq, Chechnya, Kashmir, and the Congo Four country data tables containing information on population density, forms of government, economic growth, and other key indicators Read Less