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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results53 Connexions Library13 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 7 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 1 Sources Library 2 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAbandon Affluence Trainer, F.E. Book This work reviews the most recent evidence on major global problems, examining resource and energy scarcity, environmental destruction, Third World underdevelopment, international conflict, and the de... The AT Reader: Theory and Practice in Appropriate Technology Carr, Marilyn Book 1985 An introduction to appropriate technology, both as an explanation of the concerpt and extensive examples and applications. Bangladesh: Of Disasters and a Disastrous Development Gillespie, Peter Article Dispossession, disparities in land distribution, and inappropriate development strategies in Bangladesh. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Pilot Copy, February 1976 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1976 The first issue of the Canadian Information Sharing Service publication. The name of the publication was later changed to Connexions and then to Connexions Digest. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 2, Number 1 - May 1977 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 2, Number 4 - November 1977 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 1 - February 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 2 - April 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 4 - September 1979 - Food/La Nourriture Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 5 - October 1979 - Nuclear Energy\Energie Nucleaire Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 6, Number 3 - September 1981 - Atlantic Development/Le Developpement Atlantique Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions: Volume 7, Number 2 - May 1982 - Canada-Latin America/Le Canada-L'Amerique Latine Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 Connexions: Volume 9, Number 1 - Spring 1984 - Energy - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 2 - Winter 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 The Creation of World Poverty Hayter, Teresa Book 1981 Hayter challenges the assumption that the West is 'helping' the rest of the world to develop. Far from rescuing the countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America from their supposed backwardness, the ri... Exploitation Jenkins, Robin Book 1971 Jenkins argues that the conventional approaches to international relations, aid and development are a sham that is all the more unforgivable because they pretend to be scientific and objective when in... Food 2000: Global Policies for Sustainable Agriculture World Commission on Environment and Development Book 1987 World food production is characterized by unsaleable surpluses in Europe and North America, alongside mass hunger in the Third World. This report to the WCED argues this pattern is ecologically destru... For Reasons of State Chomsky, Noam Book 1973 Essays in which Chomsky analyzes the role of the American state and discusses some of the ways in which individuals can respond to its growing power. From PRI to Foxismo: Against The Current vol. 88 Almeyra, Guillermo Article 2000 Mexico on July 2 experienced an alternation of parties in power at the national level. But the more fundamental shift away from the one-party state had begun already with the Salinas administration (1... Global Showdown: How the New Activists are Fighting Global Corporate Rule Barlow, Maude; Clarke, Tony Book 2001 Documents the new forces of resistance and invitates readers to join the struggle for alternatives. Keeping the Rabble in Line Chomsky, Noam; Barsamian, David Book 1994 Interviews with Noam Chomsky covering issues such as free trade, health care, global warming, the nature of corporations, human rights, and democracy. Mass Communications and American Empire Schiller, Herbert I. Book 1971 An in-depth look at international and domestic media, and the effect of capitalism on mass communications. Le Nouvel Ordre Economique International Article 1975 Une vue d'ensemble du "nouvel ordre economique international." Odious Debts: Loose Lending, Corruption and the Thirld World's Environmental Legacy Adams, Patricia Book 1991 Our Common Future: A Reader's Guide Hinrichsen, Don Book 1987 Explains the concept of sustainable development, presses the necessity of a more equitable international economic system, and lays bare the links between trade, environment, and development.
Our Common Future: A Reader's Guide: The Brundtland Report Explained Hinrichsen, Don Book 1989 This beautifully illustrated work is a readable account of the world's development issues, as culled from the "Brundtland Report". The message that new sources of money must be found to support the pu... The Pillage of the Third World Jalee, Pierre Book 1965 This book investigates whether, despite the termination of old colonial ties, the metropolitan areas of the world do not continue to exploit the underdeveloped countries of the world by virtue of long... Population Growth, Resource Consumption, and the Environment: Seeking a Common Vision for a Troubled World Searle, Rick Book 1995 This work looks at the problem of overpoplulation and the environment. The Post MFA Era and the Rise of China, Part 1: Against The Current vol. 125 Loong-Yu, Au Article 2006 The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing expired in 2005, ending 30 years of a quota system under the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA). Ending the Agreement signalled the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) p... The Protectionist Trap: Against The Current vol. 88 Lund, Caroline Article 2000 In July, the United Nations and some fifty large corporations came to an agreement that the companies would all respect workers' rights and protect the environment in their investments around the worl... Reflections on the 7th Special Session of the U.N. General Assemly Article 1975 Overview and critique of the U.N. conference dealing with the New International Economic Order. Refugees and Development in Africa Kibreab, Gaim Book 1989 This book provides a detailed analysis based on extensive case studies of the problems and prospects for African refugee settlement, integration into host communities, and/or repatriation. The study t... Rethinking Camelot: JFK, the Vietnam War, and US Political Culture Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 Chomsky analyzes the Kennedy Administration's policy on the Vietnam War and compares the US Administrations of Presidents Kennedy and Reagan.
Small Garden, Bitter Weed: Struggle and Change in Jamaica Beckford, George; Witter, Michael Book 1981 This is a social history of the Jamaican people - from the time of the European invasion to the present day. It is a history of struggle and change. Written in the run-up to the 1981 elections which l... Socialist Register 1996: Volume 32: Are There Alternatives? Panitch, Leo (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1996 The Technological Transformation of the Third World: Strategies and Prospects Bhagavan, M.R. Book 1990 Dr. Bhagavan explores how Third World countries have tried to enforce an effective transfer of technology and technological know-how to their citizens. He argues a new strategy is required so that the... Ten Days for World Development, Study Issue, 1976 Article 1976 "Lifestyle" issue points out global realities call for a less consumer-oriented lifestyle. The Third World and the USSR Laidi, Zaki (ed.) Book 1989 What use is the Soviet Union to the Third World? Why is its authoritarian system so often attractive to Third World regimes? Why have so many regimes apparently adopted Soviet Marxism as their model? ... What is the New International Economic Order? Article 1975 Overview and critique of the New International Economic Order. Who do we try to rescue today?: Canada under corporate rule Finn, Ed Book 2000 A collection of essays discussing aspects of the role of corporations in late-20th-century Canada. Women and Global Capitalism: Against The Current vol. 85 Dujon, Veronica Article 2000 Women are affected in unique ways by current forms of global economic integration. Their experiences, concerns and needs must be a central part of the groundwork for understanding and transforming thi... World Bank: It's the Pits for the Poor: Against The Current vol. 87 Bond, Patrick Article 2000 In early May, a National Reparations Conference opened by Njongonkulu Ndungane, the radical Archbishop of Cape Town who succeeded Desmond Tutu, resolved to demand that the World Bank and International... Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesBees for Development An information service working at the centre of an international network of people and organisations involved with apiculture in developing countries. Beekeeping is an effective way for poor people to... Doctors Without Borders / M‚decins Sans FrontiŠres Canada M‚decins Sans FrontiŠres is the world's leading independent, humanitarian medical relief organization. Since 1991, thousands of volunteers have brought emergency medical aid to people worldwide who a... Farm Radio Weekly Campaigns against hunger and disease in Africa and elsewhere through informative, educational radio information broadcasts. MATCH International To promote the welfare of women in Canada and overseas, by funding projects, while ephasizing a feminist vision of development. Mines Action Canada Mines Action Canada (MAC) is the Canadian component of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). The coalition's primary concern is the human and socio-economic impact of landmines. It is co... New Internationalist New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. North-South Institute/L'Institut Nord-Sud Provides policy-relevant research on the North-South issues of relations between industrialized and developing countries, in particular monitoring Canada's foreign policy role and its relations with t... Ontario Council for International Cooperation OCIC is a coalition of seventy organizations involved in international development and global education in Ontario which are active in Asia, Africa and Latin America. OCIC assists its members to co-or... Para El Mundo The organization, with offices in Toronto and Peru, is non-profit concerned with the development of the Mancora community in Peru. The group seeks to assist in the development of infrastructure, medi... Peace Magazine Bimonthly publication focusing on peace and justice from a multi-partisan perspective. Pueblito Canada Community development projects in Latin America. Development education materials for children in Canada. Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders is an international organization that defends imprisoned journalists and press freedom throughout the world, as well as the right to inform the public and to be informed, in ... Third World Newsreel Third World Newsreel (TWN) is an alternative media arts organization that fosters the creation, appreciation and dissemination of independent film and video by and about people of color and social jus... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryMigrants' billions put aid in the shade Provost, Claire 2013 Money transfers from workers abroad to family back home have tripled in a decade and are three times larger than global aid budgets. From the Connexions ArchivesBees for Development Website An information service working at the centre of an international network of people and organisations involved with apiculture in developing countries. Beekeeping is an effective way for poor people to... New Internationalist Serial Publication (Periodical) New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. |
