Global Issues for Global Citizens : An Introduction to Key Development Challenges

Vinay K. Bhargava

ISBN 10: 0821367315 / ISBN 13: 9780821367315

Published by World Bank Publications Aug 2006, 2006

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Neuware - In our world, there are many development issues whose resolution requires international action. Examples include global poverty, communicable diseases, education, migration, climate change, access to water, hunger, international trade, international financial stability, and conflicts. Effects of these global issues, which are already being felt in our societies, are expected to become even more acute as in the next 50 years. The mechanisms for addressing them are still evolving and will be challenged even more as time passes and the world's population and economy expand. The objective of this volume is to promote an understanding of key global issues and why they matter, of the forces that are shaping public and private action to address these issues, and to highlight the World Bank's own work on these issues.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Global Issues for Global Citizens : An Introduction to Key Development Challenges
• Publisher: World Bank Publications Aug 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821367315
• ISBN 13: 9780821367315
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 238W x 158H x 30D millimeters 238 millimeters width by 158 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 826 grams

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Synopsis

Written by 27 World Bank experts, this book draws on the Bank's unique global capabilities and experience to promote an understanding of key global issues that cannot be solved by any one nation alone in an increasingly interconnected world. It describes the forces that are shaping public and private action to address these issues and highlights the Bank's own work in these areas. Covering four broad themes (global economy, global human development, global environment, and global governance), this comprehensive volume provides an introduction to today's most pressing global issues―from poverty, conflict, and migration to climate change, international trade, education, health, and corruption. With its straightforward presentation of complex topics, use of real world examples, and suggestions for further reading on-line and in the literature, this unique volume will be an invaluable resource for students in international relations, global business, public policy, international development studies, sociology as well as other interested readers.