developing countries

Explains the world's financial system and how it functions and the problems created by the increasing debts owed by developing nations.

Provides a survey of the resources available and a guide to further research on the topic of women in the Third World, including an overview of the issue, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, statistics, documents, a directory of organizations, a list of print and nonprint resources, and a glossary.

Presents fourteen opposing views on AIDS, covering such issues as research, financial assistance, risky behavior, and the role of poverty, and includes an overview of the topic, an annotated list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography.

Focuses on the specific issue, AIDS in developing countries, and offers a variety of perspectives eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate the issue.

Examines the political and social issues associated with the growing problem of poverty around the world; and contains case studies and statistical data on topics including debt relief and trade restrictions, environmental problems, and civil wars.

Examines the lifestyles of women born and raised in developing nations, focusing on their education, employment, marriage, and family life.

Examines changes in the world's population and discusses food production methods and social policies that can help to ensure enough food for all.