developing countries

Examines a number of paramilitary forces that have been in operation in places like Indonesia, Iraq, and Iran, their origins as rebels or revolutionaries, and how the governments of their respective countries have turned them into state-sponsored militias to fight as proxy warriors. Explores the political ramifications of utilizing such military forces and how it affects international relations.

Chronicles scientists' and doctors' efforts to end polio throughout the world by bringing the vaccine to third-world countries that are still at risk.

Presents a selection of maps and statistical information in graphic form organized under topical headings to depict current economic and social conditions in the Third World. Provides thematic and country profiles.

A history of the post-1945 U.S. role in the Third World.

Photographs and text explore the reasons for and the way in which wars have been fought over the last half of the twentieth century.

Includes twentieth century literature from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, East, South, and Southeast, Asia, and aboriginal writings from Australia and New Zealand, offering poetry, fiction, plays, and memoirs written by 180 authors from sixty-one countries and translated from approximately twenty-three languages.

Discusses the various problems faced by developing nations.t.