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Title:
The Third World / David M. Haugen, book editor.
Author:
Haugen, David M., 1969-
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press/Thomson/Gale, c2006.
Call Number:
HN980 .T452 2006
ISBN:
9780737729665
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Why consider opposing viewpoints? -- Introduction -- What problems does the Third World face? -- Chapter preface -- Overpopulation is a problem in the Third World / Overpopulation is not a problem in the Third World / AIDS is still spreading in the Third World / spread of AIDS can be checked in the Third World / Hunger is a problem in the Third World / Obesity is a problem in the Third World / Periodical bibliography -- What effect is globalization having on the Third World? -- Chapter preface -- Globalization helps nations develop / Globalization does not help nations develop / Globalization increases human rights / Globalization undermines human rights / Globalization reduces terrorism / Globalization fosters extremism / Periodical bibliography --

What is the state of democracy in the Third World? -- Chapter preface -- Democracy is succeeding in Africa / Democracy faces major obstacles in Africa / Democracy is failing in Latin America / Democracy persists in Latin America / Democracy is spreading in Asia / Democracy is being undermined in Asia / Periodical bibliography -- How should the United States assist the Third World? -- Chapter preface -- U.S. aid should target nations that practice good governance / U.S. aid should not target nations that practice good governance / United States promotes democracy in the Third World / United States does not promote democracy in the Third World / U.S. aid to Africa is increasing / U.S. aid to Africa is overstated / Periodical bibliography -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography of books -- Index.
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