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32 pp.
| Smart Apple |
September, 2011 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-387-4$28.50
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4-6Countries in Our World series.
These volumes provide very general introductions to their title countries. Topics include geographical, economic, environmental, cultural, and political issues, positive and negative, faced by the citizens; useful spreads look ahead to 2020. Abundant photographs (of varying relevance) and sidebars highlight important facts and people. Some of the information is dated (e.g., Italy lists Berlusconi as Prime Minister and U.K. lists Gordon Brown). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Countries in Our World titles: Germany in Our World, Italy in Our World, and United Kingdom in Our World.