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This landmark reference is a comprehensive, one-stop, interdisciplinary resource that examines current, critical social issues in historical and global contexts. Nearly 150 in-depth, balanced, and thought-provoking articles cover a broad range of critically important topics: the environment, health, science, the media, ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration, to name just a few. Each original, signed article provides historical context as well as a thorough discussion and analysis of contemporary issues facing today's interconnected world. Articles also include international primary documents (all with original introductions) that facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic. In addition, extensive further reading lists, vetted websites for additional information, images, statistical tables, and figures are provided. In all,Global Social Issues provides essential information-both qualitative and quantitative-to enable students to evaluate, synthesize, and analyze key issues and future challenges from a global perspective. It provides a framework to better comprehend hot-button topics in the news and will help promote global awareness and critical thinking skills that are essential to 21st century "global citizens