Taking sides.
By: edited, selected, and with introductions by John T. Rourke.
Contributors: Rourke, John T., 1945-
Edition: 11th ed. expanded.
Series: Taking sides series
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Dubuque, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: World politics -- 1989-
Other titles: Clashing views on controversial issues in world politics
Description: This edition contains "pro" and "con" articles that represent the arguments of world leaders, leading political scientists, and commentators on the world political scene. The readings reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. Globalization; title: Is globalization likely to create a better world?; title: Will state sovereignty survive globalism?; title: pt. 2. Regional issues; title: Will the "Bush doctrine" promote a more secure world?; title: Should the United States continue to encourage a united Europe?; title: Do China's armaments and intentions pose a long-term threat?; title: Would it be an error to establish a Palestinian state?; title: Was the war with Iraq unjustified?; title: Should North Korea's arms program evoke a hard-line response?; title: pt. 3. Economic issues; title: Is free economic interchange beneficial?; title: Should the rich countries forgive all the debt owed by the poor countries?; title: Are patents on HIV/AIDS drugs unfair to poor countries?; title: pt. 4. Issues about violence; title: Does the Moscow Treaty advance nuclear arms reductions?; title: Are military means the best way to defeat terrorism?; title: Is government-ordered assassination sometimes acceptable?; title: Would world affairs be more peaceful if women dominated politics?; title: pt. 5. International law and organization issues; title: Should the United Nations be given stronger peacekeeping capabilities?; title: Do international financial organizations require radical reform?; title: Should the United States ratify the International Criminal Court Treaty?; title: pt. 6. The environment; title: Do environmentalists overstate their case?; title: pt. 7. Bonus issues; title: Does the Bush administration have a sound national security strategy?; title: Is current U.S. trade policy harming the American economy?