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Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics

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Can this book enjoyably be read on a kindle (or similar), or should it preferably be read on a color screen e-book reader (or print edition)? Thanks!
Tomas Mikeska I guess the main advantage of the print version is that you can refer to the maps on the beginning of all the chapters during reading to really unders…moreI guess the main advantage of the print version is that you can refer to the maps on the beginning of all the chapters during reading to really understand location-based points(less)
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As 2020 is just around the corner, and this book was written in 2015, do you think it's still relevant nowadays? Would you recommend another similar but more up-to-date book?
Shaurya Shukla There is the newly updated edition which is very up to date as it even mentions the Ukraine crisis.
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What's the difference implied by the two different subtitles? Iow, is this more about Global Politics or about The World?
Rita Oliveira This book is most definitely about global politics, but explained by geography, i.e. the way the world is.
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Does this book explain why different cultures look different eg Chinese compared to Europeans? If not do you know any good books which do? . Maybe I should look more under anthropology.
Tender Looks No, this book doesn't explain that kind of thing. It varely mentions people at all. Maybe you should do that.…moreNo, this book doesn't explain that kind of thing. It varely mentions people at all. Maybe you should do that.(less)
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You know I like Science-based, Social Science-based, Humanities-based, Math-based and English-based books. Do you have History or RE books?
Greg Hi Rumell, I'm not sure I understand your question, but you'll find all libraries have the sections you mention.…moreHi Rumell, I'm not sure I understand your question, but you'll find all libraries have the sections you mention.(less)
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