Globalisation

The rapid increase in cross-border economic, social and technological exchanges has led to a world that is much more inter-connected. Opponents claim that this globalization is impoverishing the world's poor while devastating the environment and enriching the rich. Supporters see it as a means of universal peace and prosperity. This book looks at both sides of what is becoming one of the most charged issues of the day. The information comes from a wide variety of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organizations.;Issues is a comprehensive reference source that addresses a wide range of contemporary social issues, opinions and information. The volumes that comprise the series are geared towards young adults in secondary education.