Global Issues 2007: Selections from the Cq Researcher

by CQ Researcher

Global Issues investigates and presents an in-depth look at sixteen gripping, contemporary issues ranging from the rise of China as a world superpower to the challenge of reducing global poverty. This proven reader asks important, timely questions--none with easy Is enough being done to stop and prevent genocide? Are Western governments dealing effectively with the global jihadists? Should the U.S. government do more to combat avian flu overseas? To facilitate sound analysis, each of these reports explains who the players are, what's at stake, and why recognizing past and current developments is so crucial to the future. Each article also includes the following special a pro/con box that examines two competing sides of a single issue question; detailed chronology; annotated bibliography and Web resources; plus photos, charts, graphs, and maps.

381 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

Reviews

[Barbara]

Very difficult reading. Published regularly, it seems. It updates to include current events. Last published account--Obama is still running as a candidate.



It summarizes global situations from various perspectives. I gave up after about 1/3 of the way. Will pick it up later in life, I guess.

[Furqan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive, if slightly out-dated overview (published in 2008) of contemporary issues confronting our world. The book is written for politics students, so it does presuppose some prior knowledge, but I am sure any politically aware person can benefit from it.