World Access: The Handbook for Citizens of the Earth

by Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras

Book Overview

The ultimate reference for info-junkies, multiculture vultures, and trivia pursuers. Here's everything you need to know about the history, philosophy, art, literature, politics, and worldview of all the cultures of the world. United States citizens are becoming citizens of the world. Just look at the front page of any newspaper, the travel schedule of any corporate executive, college curricula, high school reading lists, the advertising and fashion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684810166
• ISBN13: 9780684810164
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A excellent book that should be read by all Americans

The scope of this book is incredible: to give a brief overview of all non-American cultures in the world. This includes history, music, art, literature, politics and much more. The book is written in an easy-to-read style. Although it can be used as a reference guide, I read the book straight through from cover to cover. This is the book for you if you feel asleep during high-school history/art/social studies classes and now find yourself clueless about the world outside the U.S. It is very up to date (including the assassination of Perez) and hopefully will be reprinted yearly.