Taking sides. / edited, selected, and with introductions by John T. Rourke.
| Other author | Rourke, John T., 1945- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 9th ed. |
| Publication Info | Guilford, Conn. : Dushkin Pub. Co., ©2000. |
| Description | xxi, 336 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Clashing views on controversial issues in world politics |
| Portion of title | World politics |
| Contents | pt. 1. Regional issues -- Do serious threats to U.S. Security exist? -- Will creating a Palestinian state promote peace in the Middle East? -- Should we be guardedly optimistic about Russia's economic and political future? -- Should China be admitted to the World Trade Orgaization? -- pt. 2. Economic issues -- Is the current trend toward global economic integration desirable? -- Should multinational corporations be concerned with the global public good? -- Should the developed North increase aid to the less developed South? -- pt. 3. Military security issues -- Does the world need to have nuclear weapons at all? -- Should a permanent UN military force be established? -- pt. 4. International law issues -- Would the use of nuclear weapons necessarily violate the international law of war? -- Should an international criminal court be established? -- pt. 5. Moral, social, and environmental issues -- Should foreign policymakers minimize human rights concerns? -- Do U.S. efforts to stem the flow of drugs from abroad encourage human rights violations? -- Would world affairs be more peaceful if women dominated politics? -- Is Islamic fundamentalism a threat to political stability? -- Does ritual female genital surgery violate women's human rights? -- Should the Kyoto treaty be supported? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0697391418 |
| ISBN | 9780697391414 |