developing countries

Traces the history of the World Bank discussing those who wielded power within the institution and the policies and projects they created and argues that these practices are responsible for much of the poverty, starvation, and corrupt political regimes in many underdeveloped nations.

Provides information about fair trade, discussing its history, principles, and practices and examining whether or not it is fair, how it influences daily life, and other related topics.

Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing opinions about issues related to the Third World, debating the cause of the problems in Third World countries, the means of achieving development, the possibility of forming lasting democracies, and the role of the U.S. and the U.N. in providing aid.

Presents twenty-three articles that argue opposite perspectives on issues affecting developing nations, discussing globalization, the responsibilities of industrialized nations, and democratization.