
The Changing World
Cambridge University Press
1st Edition
Published on 26. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-521-28328-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book was originally published in 1996. At the time of publication, a number of unexpected and far-reaching events had transformed the world. In rapid succession the disintegration of the Communist bloc reconfigured international relationships, while the ending of apartheid symbolised human faith for a better future. AIDS ravaged developing countries, but it also reshaped scientific research and cultural attitudes towards sexuality. The revolution in genetic medicine coincided with increased rights for minorities and women, yet a growing sensitivity towards our environment means that millennial celebrations are overshadowed by forecasts of ecological catastrophe. In this volume, eight famous experts present their energetic commitment to improvement. These powerful essays enabled a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting modern society.
Reviews / Votes
"...their energetic commitment to improvement, collected together, create a stimulating volume. These powerful essays help the reader acquire a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting modern society." The Midwest Book ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-28328-1 (9780521283281)
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Patricia Fara | Peter Gathercole | Ronald Laskey
The Changing World
Book
04/1996
Cambridge University Press
€45.81
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Patricia Fara | Peter Gathercole | Ronald Laskey
The Changing World
Book
04/1996
Cambridge University Press
€45.81
Article exhausted; check for reprint
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Editor
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Content
Introduction Patricia Fara, Peter Gathercole and Ronald Laskey; 1. Change in Southern Africa Desmond Tutu; 2. Human rights in a changing world Helena Kennedy; 3. Fundamentalism and the contemporary world Fred Halliday; 4. The genetic revolution Kay Davies; 5. The AIDS pandemic Roy Anderson; 6. Environmental security Sara Parkin; 7. The role of the United Nations Crispin Tickell; 8. Europe in a changing world Shirley Williams; Notes on contributors; Acknowledgements; Index.