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The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty, Second Edition addresses the persistence of poverty across the globe while updating and expanding the landmark work, Encyclopedia of World Poverty, originally published in 2006 prior to the economic calamities of 2008. For instance, while continued high rates of income inequality might be unsurprising in developing countries such as Mexico, the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported in May 2013 even countries with historically low levels of income inequality have experienced significant increases over the past decade, including Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. The U.N. and the World Bank also emphasize the persistent nature ...
Vietnam's history runs rampant with clashing dynasties, civil wars, and power struggles between the North and South and conflicts with neighbouring and other countries.
"This Encyclopedia of Singapore focuses on the period since the island-nation's independence but also provides essential background and history. It includes entries on the leaders of Singapore's struggle for independence and economic progress, as well as other cultural figures. Additional entries describe important places, institutions, and events. There is also a brief chronology and an introduction - both to place events in their historical context - and a bibliography for further reading."--Jacket.
For centuries visitors to Burma have come away with a sense of awe and respect for a highly civilized people who live in an incredibly beautiful country. Burma is a land with considerable natural resources that should be one of the wealthiest in Asia, but while some other Southeast Asian countries have democratized and prospered. Burma has not. The Burmese are ruled by a highly repressive military dictatorship which has ruined the economy and imprisoned its own people in a living hell where they are deprived not only of their livelihood, but also their most basic civil rights. The military junta has raped the land as well as the people and has transformed one of the wealthiest nations in Asi...
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An annotated multi-disciplinary bibliography of some 1,000 detailed, thoughtful entries, concentrating on areas which have received the most attention from writers and researchers, such as traveller's accounts, archaeology and ancient art, history, and politics. Of special interest is coverage of Cambodia in Western literature, human rights and genocide, mines, refugees, the peace process, and foreign relations. Includes sections on films and videos, recorded music, audio and Braille books, and Internet sites and databases. For general readers, students, researchers, librarians, and those in media. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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This annual Country profile provides background political and economic information.