Our Dynamic World 4
Global Interdependence (Optional Unit)
Published on 20. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
119 pages
978-0-7171-3587-5 (ISBN)
Description
Our Dynamic World 4: Global Interdependence covers such topical issues as: - Human migration - The global economy and its impact - Climatic change and its effects - Sustainable development. Our Dynamic World 4: Global Interdependence is written for Higher Level students; this is the only part of their examination where essay-type answers are required. It draws on concepts and examples already introduced in earlier 'Our Dynamic World' textbooks in order to reinforce the student's grasp of key issues.
Packed with full-colour diagrams, maps and photographs. Contains plenty of activities which test the student's ability to handle a variety of examination-type questions.
New syllabus checklist is included for ease of reference.
Packed with full-colour diagrams, maps and photographs. Contains plenty of activities which test the student's ability to handle a variety of examination-type questions.
New syllabus checklist is included for ease of reference.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-3587-5 (9780717135875)
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Person
Charles Hayes, St Mary's High School, Midleton, Co. Cork, is now Ireland's leading geography author thanks to his widely praised textbook for Junior Certificate New Complete Geography. He has had a life-long interest in and commitment to Third World and development issues.
Content
1 Models of Development
2 Images, Language and Eurocentric Thinking
3 Describing Divisions - Examining Labels and Models
4 Some Impacts of Transnational Corporations
5 Deforestation, Global Warming and Desertification
6 The Movers
7 International Debt and Cycles of Poverty
8 The Aid Debate
9 Empowerment through Land Ownership, Co-Operation and Participation
10 Human Exploitation
11 Gender Roles
12 The Sustainable Use of Resources
13 Fair Trade
14 Justice and Minority Groups
15 Self-Help Development
2 Images, Language and Eurocentric Thinking
3 Describing Divisions - Examining Labels and Models
4 Some Impacts of Transnational Corporations
5 Deforestation, Global Warming and Desertification
6 The Movers
7 International Debt and Cycles of Poverty
8 The Aid Debate
9 Empowerment through Land Ownership, Co-Operation and Participation
10 Human Exploitation
11 Gender Roles
12 The Sustainable Use of Resources
13 Fair Trade
14 Justice and Minority Groups
15 Self-Help Development