
Description
Who Owns the World presents the results of the first-ever landownership survey of all 197 states and 66 territories of the world, and reveals facts both startling and eye-opening. You'll learn that:
Only 15% of the world's population lays claim to landownership, and that landownership in too few hands is probably the single greatest cause of poverty.
Queen Elizabeth II owns 1/6 of the entire land surface on earth (nearly 3 times the size of the U.S.).
The Lichtenstein royal family is wealthier than the Grimaldis of Monaco.
80% of the American population is crammed in urban areas.
The least crowded state is Alaska, with 670 acres per person. The most crowded is New Jersey, with .7 acres per person. 60% of America's population are property owners. That's behind the UK (69% homeownership).
And much, much more!
With its relevance to contemporary issues and culture, Who Owns the World makes for fascinating reading. Both entertaining and educational, it provides cocktail party conversation for years to come and is guaranteed to change the way you view the U.S. and the world.
Product Details
Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
Publish Date | January 01, 2010 |
Pages | 384 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780446581219 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.9 inches | 1.2 pounds |
About the Author
Rob McMahon is a freelance writer and editor with more than fifteen years of experience in book publishing.
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