Reference Books
The Atlas of Global Inequalities by
Drawing on research from around the world, this atlas gives shape and meaning to statistics, making it an indispensable resource for understanding global inequalities and an inspiration for social and political action. Inequality underlies many of the challenges facing the world today, and The Atlas of Global Inequalities considers the issue in all its dimensions. Organized in thematic parts, it maps not only the global distribution of income and wealth, but also inequalities in social and political rights and freedoms. It describes how inadequate health services, unsafe water, and barriers to education hinder people's ability to live their lives to the full; assesses poor transport, energy, and digital communication infrastructures and their effect on economic development; and highlights the dangers of unclean and unhealthy indoor and outdoor environments. Through world, regional, and country maps, and innovative and intriguing graphics, the authors unravel the complexity of inequality, revealing differences between countries as well as illustrating inequalities within them. Topics include: the discrimination suffered by children with a disability; the impact of inefficient and dangerous household fuels on the daily lives and long-term health of those who rely on them; the unequal opportunities available to women; and the reasons for families' descent into, and reemergence from, poverty.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780520268227Publication Date: 2011
Global Social Issues: An Encyclopedia by
This landmark reference is a comprehensive, one-stop, interdisciplinary resource that examines current, critical social issues in historical and global contexts. Nearly 150 in-depth, balanced, and thought-provoking articles cover a broad range of critically important topics: the environment, health, science, the media, ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration, to name just a few. Each original, signed article provides historical context as well as a thorough discussion and analysis of contemporary issues facing today's interconnected world.
ISBN: 9780765682925Publication Date: 2012
Books at GCC
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Suggested subject headings:
- Civilization--History
- Developing countries--Economic conditions
- Development economics
- Economic history
- Equality
- Globalization--Economic aspects--Developing countries
Databases
- CountryWatchProfiles of countries worldwide with an emphasis on demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental conditions.
- CQ ResearcherA database of in-depth, authoritative reports on a full range of political and social-policy issues extending back to 1923.
- Credo Reference
Reference books including dictionaries, encyclopedias, quotations, and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific reference titles.
- ProQuest
Peer-reviewed/academic articles in addition to newspaper, magazine, and trade journals from all subject areas.
Suggested keywords:
resources, development, developing countries, developed countries, globalization, inequality, LCD, least developed countries, economic development, colonization, decolonization, development economics, economic disparity
Websites
Human Development Reports
The HDI measures average achievement in important areas of human development. Country level data is available.
World Development Indicators
Provides statistical data on hundred of development indicators. Part of the World Bank Databank. Search by country, then select Country Profile.
World Development Report
The World Bank’s World Development Report, published annually since 1978, is an invaluable guide to the economic, social, and environmental state of the world today. Each report provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of development—from agriculture, the role of the state, transition economies, and labor to infrastructure, health, the environment, and poverty.
World Economic Outlook
A Survey by the IMF staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview as well as more detailed analysis of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and address topics of pressing current interest. Annexes, boxes, charts, and an extensive statistical appendix augment the text.