Internet References For: TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views on Global Issues, 7E Expanded

Internet References for: TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views on Global Issues, 7e Expanded Internet References for: TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views on Global Issues Seventh Edition Expanded

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UNIT 1: GLOBAL POPULATION

Population Reference Bureau The Population Reference Bureau provides current information on international population trends and their implications from an objective viewpoint. The PopPov Research Network section of this Web site offers maps with regional and country specific population information as well as information divided by selected topics. www.prb.org

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) was established in 1969 and was originally called the United Nations Fund for Population Activities. This organization works with developing countries to educate people about reproductive and sexual health as well as about family planning. The UNFPA also supports population and development strategies that will benefit developing countries and advocates for the resources needed to accomplish these tasks. www.unfpa.org

Population Connection Population Connection (formerly Zero Population Growth) is a national, nonprofit organization working to slow population growth and to achieve a sustainable balance between Earth’s people and its resources. The organization seeks to protect the environment and to ensure a high quality of life for present and future generations. More recently, it has focused on women’s population issues. www.populationconnection.org

The CSIS Global Aging Initiative The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution that approaches the issue of the aging population in developed countries in a bipartisan manner. The CSIS is involved in a two-year project to explore the global implications of aging in developed nations and to seek strategies on dealing with this issue. This site includes a list of publications that were presented at previous events. www.csis.org/gai/

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The Population Council The Population Council is an international, nonprofit organization that conducts research on population matters from biological, social science, and public health perspectives. It was established in 1952 by John D. Rockefeller, III. www.popcouncil.org

The Population Institute The Population Institute is an international, educational, nonprofit organization that seeks to voluntarily reduce excessive population growth. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., it has members in 172 countries. www.populationinstitute.org UNIT 2: GLOBAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre The United Nations Environment Programme’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre Web site contains information on conservation and sustainable use of the globe’s natural resources. The center provides information to policymakers concerning global trends in conservation, biodiversity, loss of species and habitats, and more. This site includes a list of publications and environmental links. http://www.unep-wcmc.org

The International Institute for Sustainable Development This nonprofit organization based in Canada provides a number of reporting services on a range of environmental issues, with special emphasis on policy initiatives associated with sustainable development. http://www.iisd.ca

The Hunger Project The Hunger Project is a nonprofit organization that is committed to the sustainable end of global hunger. This organization asserts that society-wide actions are needed to eliminate hunger and that global security depends on ensuring that everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled. Included on this site is an outline of principles that guide the organization, information on why ending hunger is so important, and a list of programs sponsored by the Hunger Project in developing countries across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. http://www.thp.org

International Association for Environmental Hydrology The International Association for Environmental Hydrology (IAEH) is a worldwide association of environmental hydrologists dedicated to the protection and cleanup of freshwater resources. The IAEH’s mission is to provide a place to share technical information and exchange ideas and to provide a source of inexpensive tools for the environmental hydrologist, especially hydrologists and water resource engineers in developing countries. http://www.hydroweb.com

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP’s general Web site provides a variety of information and links to other sources. http://www.ourplanet.com UNIT 3: EXPANDING GLOBAL FORCES AND MOVEMENTS

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Established in 1997, this UN organization assists members in their struggle against illicit drugs and human trafficking. It focuses on research, assistance with treaties, and field-based technical assistance. It is headquartered in Vienna with 21 field offices. http://www.unodc.org

World Health Organization This international organization’s Web site provides substantial information about current and potential pandemics as well as other Web site links. See also http://www.globalhealthreporting.org and http://www.globalhealthfacts.org for additional information. http://www.who.int/en/

Council of Europe The Council of Europe established a campaign in 2006 to combat trafficking of human beings. It focuses on creating awareness among governments, NGOs, and civil society about the problem, as well as promoting global public policy to combat the problem. http://www.coe.int

Global Policy Forum This Web site lists numerous globalization Web sites as well as other sources on globalization. http://www.globalpolicy.org

Globalization: Threat or Opportunity? This Web site contains the article “Globalization: Threat or Opportunity?” by the staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This article discusses such aspects of globalization as current trends, positive and negative outcomes, and the role of institutions and organizations. The site also contains numerous articles on globalization. http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/ib/2000/041200.htm

About.com Web Search Search “natural disasters” for a long list of Web sites. http://www.websearch.about.com UNIT 4: THE NEW GLOBAL SECURITY DILEMMA

Nuclear Terrorism: How to Prevent It This site of the Nuclear Control Institute discusses nuclear terrorism, such as the possibility of another nuclear 9/11 and how best to prevent it. Topics include terrorists’ ability to build nuclear weapons, the threat of “dirty bombs,” and whether nuclear reactors are adequately protected against attack. http://www.nci.org/nuketerror.htm

Center for Defense Information The Center provides expert analysis on 48 different topic areas in the U.S. national and international security. http://www.cdi.org

Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Use the key phrase “religious extremism” on this site to locate a variety of sources relating to religious and cultural extremism and their contemporary consequences. http://www.pbs.org

Exploring Global Conflict: An Internet Guide to the Study of Conflict This Internet resource is designed to provide understanding of global conflict. Information related to specific conflicts in areas such as Northern Ireland, the Middle East, the Great Lakes region in Africa, and the former Yugoslavia. http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIS/conflict/congeneral.html

Central Intelligence Agency The U.S. government agency provides substantial information on its Web site regarding U.S. issues abroad. http://www.cia.gov/terrorism/

The Cato Institute This U.S. public organization conducts research on a wide range of public policy issues. It subscribes to what it terms “basic American principles.” http://cato.org/current/civil-liberties/

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) CSIS provides information on terrorism in the aftermath of 9/11, and the threats from Iran and China. The URL noted here leads directly to its thinking on the issue of homeland defense. http://www.csis.org/homeland