The year 2008 was one of momentous change and wild uncertainty. Though
many concerns were raised about China’s prospects for mounting the
Olympic Games, Beijing triumphed in spectacular form and staged many of
the sporting events in uniquely designed venues. Later in the year, the
global economic collapse sent the financial markets plunging and
investors scrambling and forced consumers to tighten their belts.
Worldwide, populations that were already struggling to meet basic needs
were further hampered by soaring food prices.
Meanwhile, freegans, individuals dedicated to finding alternatives to a
consumerist economy, munched on discarded vegetarian foodstuffs. A
fractious U.S. presidential campaign resulted in the election of
Democrat Barack Obama, who made history as the first African American
to win that office...
The wrap-up of 2008 awaits your perusal and promises to provide a
historical look at one of the most memorable years in history...
2009 ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
ISBN: 9781593392321 ; 00681156
882 Pages
53,89 MB
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