be guaranteed a reasonable wage and financial security). [Note: Underlining is done by reviewer to show of quote being discussed, and will be used during review where indicated.] i.e. political democracy. Guarantees of wages and financial security are traits of regulated markets. The text that “economic democracy” is a recently coined phrase with no commonly accepted definition. Here are links to socialist and communist definitions of economic democracy. and A capitalist definition is that “economic democracy refers to a society in which all persons have equal rights to work, produce, invest, and buy and sell in a free market. This definition is found at this link: Chap 5, Glossary, economic democracy economic democracy a society allows workers to form labor unions and guarantees a fair wage for work done under reasonable working conditions; guarantees a reasonable level of financial security for people who are ill, injured, unemployed, or elderly. FE Refer to definition above. Definition does not distinguish between economic democracy and socialism, as defined at this link. Chap 5. Overview and Glossary OF [There is no definition of democracy or the difference between direct democracy and a democratic republic.] Chap 5. Overview. Status of Democracy in Other Nations of Europe. Para 2, Lines Bismarck had governed as virtual dictator of Germany dominating the Kaiser and the parliament. OF There is no mention of Bismarck’s full name, title, elevation of the role of Prussia to that of one of the most powerful states in Europe. There is no mention that his dismissal was called “Dropping the Pilot” and that many politicians felt he could have averted World War I if he were still in power. “The "dropping of the pilot" and the setting of a "new course" in 1890 signified the end of an era, a watershed in modern German history. Many contemporaries looked back upon Bismarck's dismissal as a tragic mistake, believing that he would have avoided the foreign policy blunders that plunged the German Empire into the disaster of World War I.” Chap 5. Notables. Bismarck. [Bismarck is defined in the Glossary in a cursory way with the omission of the presumed consequences of his dismissal] OF Documentation is the same as that for the above item. 1-
Confucius. Confucianism stresses order in society and filial piety (the respect and obedience shown by the younger generation to the older). Chapter 15 Overview Subtitle: Status of Women Par 2 Line 9 It is also difficult for women to advance into managerial and leadership positions. For example, women make up only 14% of the membership of the Chinese Communist Party and these women are primarily concentrated in the lower ranks of the party. Despite these signs of a lack of progress, the increased legal and social rights tremendously improved the position of women within Chinese society. OF This is just a statement with no facts. Chapter 15 Overview Economy and Foreign Relations Subtitle: 1950-1953: War in Korea and the Soviet Assistance Par 2 Line 5 An armistice in 1953 ended the fighting that the border along the 38th parallel, the center of the peninsula. China's success in repelling Western forces from its border with North Korea sent a strong message that China could not be bullied in the post-war era. B Who is the bully here? China is the one who entered the war on the side of North Korea as read in Par 1 of this subtitle. Chapter 15 Overview The United States Recognizes Communist China Par 5 Line 12 China had wanted to join the World Trade Organization since it applied in July 1986. However, the negotiations for membership dragged on for two reasons. The first was a concern over human rights in China. The other was the insistence of other members that China open and liberalize its economy. Liberalization would allow China to better integrate its economy into the world economy, and offer a more predictable environment for trade and foreign investment in accordance with WTO rules. An agreement was finally reached in 2001. OF No definition given on the “Liberalization” of China’s economy. What was this agreement that was reached in 2001? Chapter 15 Overview The Fifth Modernization Par 2 Line 2- The relationship between the United States and China was strained when Chinese students demonstrated in Beijing's Tiananmen Square for democratic reforms in 1989. The Chinese government authorized the army to fire into a crowd of unarmed students, killing hundreds. OF The 1st sentence makes it appear as if the United States was upset with the students demonstration. Which it was not The United States will NEVER support the killing of innocents by any government. All Humans have unalienable rights to them by God.
Par 7 Line 1- the worst recession in recent years and the highest inflation in Latin America -- has stymied social reform efforts. Chapter 20 Overview Sub-title Turn to Neo-liberalism (1980s to the present) Par 8 Line 4 in Venezuela elected , candidate of a left-wing coalition. He promised a "peaceful social revolution" to help reduce poverty. A new constitution expanded social welfare, gave autonomy to indigenous groups, and prohibited the privatization of key national industries -- such as the petroleum industry. These measures and other similar ones made Chavez very popular. However, his efforts to concentrate more power in the presidential office and suppress political opponents generated controversy and some opposition. There was a brief military coup in 2002 and a recall vote was held in 2004. However, Chavez managed to survive all efforts to oust him and was in 2000 and 2006. OF No definition for “peaceful social revolution” “similar ones” does not represent facts. Chapter 20 Overview U.S.- Latin America Relations Par 1 Line 3 direct intervention by the United States into Latin American affairs has ceased (for the most part), although diplomatic and economic pressure is still applied. OF No facts to explain what kind of diplomatic or economic pressure is still applied. Chapter 20 Overview Sub-title During the Cold-War Par 1 Line 10 During the Cold War, U.S. policies sought to prevent communist subversion and promote the expansion of U.S. economic power in the region. FE The motivation of the U.S. is not to expand economic power, but to protect the economic interests that currently exist. Chapter 20 Overview Sub-title During the Cold-War Par 2 Line 12 Following the 1977-1980 attempt of U.S. President to base U.S. foreign policy on the principle of human rights, the Reagan administration in 1981 pursued a more aggressive anti-socialist policy, financing extensive campaigns against the leftist Sandinista government in Nicaragua (the "Contra War") and Marxist guerrillas in El Salvador. OF/B First reference to President Ronald Reagan.