Afghanistan: Geographic Perspectives

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Geographic Perspectives: Afghanistan provides a concise source of information on the physical environment and culture of the country. By examining the region through many of the sub-disciplines of geography – including historical, political, economic, urban, and medical - these guides serve as a framework to better understand current events. Included are color and black and white maps, photographs, charts, and graphs.


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Each title in the new Geographic Perspective series presents a concise but complete geography of one of the countries that is making news in the world. More than ever before, events around the globe directly affect our lives, and understanding the geographic, political, economic, and social background of far-flung areas is vital. These titles combine the various subdisciplines of geography to create the unique flavor of the country and its current conditions. Not mere textbook geographies, this series brings remote places to life with generous use of maps, photos, graphs, and other visuals. The series begins with geographies of Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea -- countries in the daily headlines. Students of geography and other disciplines as well as the general reader will find these unique guides invaluable to their understanding of current world countries and events.


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