Essais Et Documents Le Kit du XXIe siècle

G20, sequencing of the human genome, sovereign debt crisis, and molecular cooking are among the many notions prevalent in the media today: but are you sure you understand exactly what they mean?This manual offers something completely new - the keys to achieving 21st century cultural literacy so that each and every one of us can understand the changes that have taken place in our world since the year 2000. For example: Geography - The coming century will be dominated by the emerging economic superpowers (China, India, Brazil). What has made them so powerful? What are their strengths and weaknesses?Mathematics - Discover why algorithms are so important today and learn how to use all those symbols on your telephone calculator.Economy - Learn at last how the euro works (and the Central European Bank) as well as the basics of financial speculation.Art and Music - Get a grasp on the four or five essential notions necessary to get the most out of a visit to a museum and learn the basic vocabulary for talking to a DJ.Well-being - What the differences are between all the different weight loss diets out there and how to practice more efficient recycling.At once amusing, inventive and unique, this Kit for the 21st Century's goal is to render contemporary knowledge simple, clear and accessible to as large an audience as possible.