globalization

Describes eighteen different habitats and the various species that inhabit areas around the world, examining how humans have changed these areas, what is being affected by the changes, and the actions being taken to conserve and protect the land and waters.

An in-depth examination of the toxic waste industry and the economic logic behind its expansion that focuses on the struggle of the people of Mercer County, Missouri, who fought against the plans of Amoco Waste-Tech to establish a huge toxic waste landfill in their county.

Examines the history of jeans, how and where they are made, and their place--and future--in the global economy, and includes a map and glossary.

Examines the history of automobiles, how and where they are made, and their place--and future--in the global economy, and includes a map and glossary.

Provides an overview of the global economy, discussing who controls it, recessions, and microlending.

Presents a comprehensive examination of corporate corruption and globalization; and reveals the secret history behind such events as how big business profited from the Vietnam War, plans to assassinate Democratic presidents, and the repercussions of IMF's.

Analyzes the promising future outlook of the field of hydrogen power, discussing how hydrogen power can replace costly fossil fuels, what is being done to advance the field, and how it may impact world culture and economy.