| Description |
xvi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction. -- Foreword. The Creation of Global Issues. -- 1. Wealth and Poverty. -- 2. Population. -- 3. Food. -- 4. Energy. -- 5. The Environment. -- 6. Technology. -- 7. Alternative Futures |
| Summary |
Global Issues is an introduction to the nature and background of some of the central issues - economic, social, political, environmental - of modern times. This new edition of this text has been fully updated throughout and features expanded sections on issues such as global warming, biotechnology, and energy |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [280]-289) and index |
| Subject |
Economic development.
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Economic history -- 1945-
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| SUBJECT |
Developing countries -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008102080
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Developing countries -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85037344
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| LC no. |
2001025237 |
| ISBN |
0631226419 alkaline paper |
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0631226427 pb. alkaline paper |
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