Gerald Segal

2580 The World Affairs Companion: The Essential One-Volume Guide to Global Issues Fully Revised and Updated Edition, by Gerald Segal (read 13 Feb 1994) This book attempts to cover world issues in one volume. There are 2, 3, or 4 pages on each issue. The result is that one doesn't really get much on any one issue. This is more a reference book than a book to be read straight through, as I read it. I knew a little about each issue, but one issue I did not realize was smoldering along is what is entitled "Western Sahara." That one has gotten very little attention--I suppose if I read the New York Times regularly I'd've been aware of even it.… (meer)