Global Issues
Selections from CQ Researcher
17th Edition
Published on 29. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-5063-4362-4 (ISBN)
Description
CQ Researcher's Global Issues offers an in-depth and nuanced look at a wide range of today's most pressing issues. The 2016 edition of this annual reader looks at topics such as the European migration crisis, terrorism in Africa, emerging infectious diseases, robotic warfare, and restoring ties with Cuba. And because it's CQ Researcher, the reports are expertly researched and written. Each chapter identifies the key players, explores what's at stake, and offers the background and analysis necessary to understand how past and current developments impact the future of each issue.
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Edition
17th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
741 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5063-4362-4 (9781506343624)
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CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press's staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.
Content
Part I: Conflict, Security, and Terrorism
Chapter 1: Central American Gangs
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: 'Not Optimistic'
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 2: European Migration Crisis
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Moral Dilemma
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 3: Terrorism in Africa
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: 'Unprecedented Commitment'
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 4: Assessing the Threat from al Qaeda
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Improving Governance
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 5: Transnational Crime
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Grim Future
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 6: Resurgent Russia
Background
Current Situation
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 7: Robotic Warfare
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Future of the Force
Notes
Bibliography
Part II: International Political Economy
Chapter 8: European Unrest
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Economic 'Nuclear Winter'?
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 9: Restoring Ties with Cuba
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Pressure for Change
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 10: U.S. Global Engagement
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Cautious Posture
Notes
Bibliography
Part III: Human Rights
Chapter 11: Manipulating the Human Genome
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Life's Blueprints
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 12: Free Speech at Risk
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Shame, Not Laws?
Notes
Bibliography
Part IV: Environmental Issues
Chapter 13: Global Hunger
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Solvable Problem
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 14: Global Population Growth
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Bending the Curve
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 15: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Learning to Cope
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 16: Protecting the Oceans
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Tipping Points?
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 1: Central American Gangs
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: 'Not Optimistic'
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 2: European Migration Crisis
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Moral Dilemma
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 3: Terrorism in Africa
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: 'Unprecedented Commitment'
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 4: Assessing the Threat from al Qaeda
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Improving Governance
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 5: Transnational Crime
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Grim Future
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 6: Resurgent Russia
Background
Current Situation
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 7: Robotic Warfare
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Future of the Force
Notes
Bibliography
Part II: International Political Economy
Chapter 8: European Unrest
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Economic 'Nuclear Winter'?
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 9: Restoring Ties with Cuba
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Pressure for Change
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 10: U.S. Global Engagement
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Cautious Posture
Notes
Bibliography
Part III: Human Rights
Chapter 11: Manipulating the Human Genome
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Life's Blueprints
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 12: Free Speech at Risk
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Shame, Not Laws?
Notes
Bibliography
Part IV: Environmental Issues
Chapter 13: Global Hunger
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Solvable Problem
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 14: Global Population Growth
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Bending the Curve
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 15: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Learning to Cope
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 16: Protecting the Oceans
Background
Current Situation
Outlook: Tipping Points?
Notes
Bibliography