This Study Guide supports the new syllabus for 2009 and includes all options. Written by two Senior IB examiners, it contains all the information required for the course, presented in a concise, accessible format. The book exactly matches the structure of the new course and includes material for both Standard and Higher level. The entirely new topic, globalization, global interactions is given extra emphasis. Questions and full mark schemes are provided along with advice on internal and external assessment. The Study Guide may be used by teachers or to support the students' learning outside the classroom. It is also suitable for students and teachers whose first language is not English.