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UNINA9910777622703321 |
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Titolo |
Global issues for global citizens : : an introduction to key development challenges / / Vinay Bhargava, editor |
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Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-56464-4 |
9786610564644 |
0-8213-6732-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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xxix, 456 pages : illustrations ; ; 24 cm |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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BhargavaVinay Kumar <1945-> |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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International economic relations |
World health |
Sustainable development - Environmental aspects |
International organization |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABBREVIATIONS; 1 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL ISSUES; Tables; Part One: The Global Economy; Figures; Boxes; Part Two: Human Development; Part Three: Environment and Natural Resources; Part Four: Global Governance; Annex; INDEX |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 pove |
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