02850nam 2200637 a 450 991045190010332120200520144314.01-280-56464-497866105646440-8213-6732-3(CKB)1000000000465979(EBL)459339(OCoLC)317595799(SSID)ssj0000087129(PQKBManifestationID)11998384(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000087129(PQKBWorkID)10032100(PQKB)11434707(MiAaPQ)EBC459339(Au-PeEL)EBL459339(CaPaEBR)ebr10137781(CaONFJC)MIL56464(OCoLC)655124217(EXLCZ)99100000000046597920060721d2006 uf 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGlobal issues for global citizens[electronic resource] an introduction to key development challenges /Vinay Bhargava, editorWashington, D.C. World Bankc20061 online resource (490 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8213-6731-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.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; INDEXWritten 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 poveInternational economic relationsWorld healthSustainable developmentEnvironmental aspectsInternational organizationElectronic books.International economic relations.World health.Sustainable developmentEnvironmental aspects.International organization.337Bhargava Vinay Kumar1945-977695MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910451900103321Global issues for global citizens2259099UNINA