Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Third World (paperback edition)

The critical issues and problems of the Third World are evaluated in this anthology. The future of Third World nations is also examined. Chapters include: What Are the Problems Facing Third World Countries? How Can Third World Development Be Achieved? Can Third World Nations Form Lasting Democracies? What is the First World's Role in the Third World?

Grade 11 Up-This collection of cogent essays provides an excellent summary of the myriad, complex problems facing the Third World. Since the civil strife, famine, medical calamities, etc. that these nations face affect the stability of the global community, the debate over how to solve their problems is a heated and important one. The topics included are overpopulation, women's sexual rights, poverty, the AIDS epidemic, free market economies, debt relief, the World Bank, American-style democracy, and unchecked elitist power. Although much of the debate centers on Africa, there are articles on Latin America and the Middle East. Despite clear writing, some students will struggle with the vocabulary and unfamiliar content of these well-chosen excerpts. Still, this is a useful volume for research.
Joanne K. Cecere, Highland High School, NY
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