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International Issues in Social Work and Social Welfare
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- What is human trafficking, and where does it occur?
- How have other nations exploited children as child soldiers, and what can be done about it?
- Have violence and discrimination against women increased or decreased globally over the past decade?
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents Page
- Annotated Contents Page
- Preface
- Contributors
- 1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World’s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out?
- 2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children?
- 3. Women’s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining?
- 4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth?
- 5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People?
- 6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster?
- 7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care?
- 8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence?
- 9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security?
- 10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted?
- 11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
- 12. Anti-Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing?