San Antonio College Library

"In Runaway World, leading social commentator Anthony Giddens shows how globalization impacts every human on earth. Giddens examines the global marketplace, but goes beyond a conventional economic approach to look at more universal issues like family, risk, tradition, and democracy. Runaway World describes how changing currents in the international seas of finance are destabilizing countries, and how most people (and their governments) aren't prepared...

Analysis of the social implications and political aspects of ' reverse' racial discrimination against majority group americans in the USA in the form of compensatory human resources development programmes giving preferential treatment to the Black minority group - describes the activities of militant social movements such as the black panthers and negro student groups in the universitys and covers interethnic relations, negro leadership, etc.

Monograph on the general background to youth unrest and university student revolt and on the problems exposed during the crisis of may 1968 in France - covers political aspects and psychological aspects, the revolutionary social movements, etc., and concludes that while students may be expressing a malaise which is common to the whole of western civilisation, they may also be preparing the destruction of the 'liberal order' of which the university...

Historical account of the activities of the united mine workers of america, the trade union representing coal miners in the USA from 1840 to 1973 - covers the growth of umw membership, strike and unofficial strike activities, collective bargaining issues, union leadership, internal conflict, legal aspects, political aspects, occupational disease and occupational accidents resulting from a lack of occupational safety, etc. Bibliography pp. 297 to 301....

The conditions and issues of child labor are explored in a survey of 15 countries. Annotation. An unprecedented number of children around the world are working today. This volume is a must-have, up-to-date survey for student research. In the 15 examined countries, poverty, lack of education, gender inequity, the demands of the global marketplace, and easy sex tourism are key factors contributing to the child labor crisis. Each chapter depicts the...

Study of the role of Albania in the world communist system, with particular reference to political aspects of economic integration and other forms of international cooperation of the country with other socialist countries - covers historical aspects of economic development of the country, political leadership, the role of USSR and the role of China in Albanian affairs, etc.

Study of aspects of Apartheid and racial discrimination in rhodesia (Zimbabwe) - covers historical and political aspects, economic implications, social implications, etc., and includes information on early European land settlement and political leadership, urbanization, rural development, government structures, implications of the unilateral declaration of independence and the role of UK sanctions in respect of trade, African nationalist political...

Monograph on irregular migrants and illegal immigration trends in the Americas - discusses causes and related economic implications, political aspects, and social implications, the historical background, migration policies and demographic aspects, geographic distribution, occupational structure, legal status, etc., of aliens (incl. Refugees) in Canada, Latin America and the USA, and comments on legislation. Bibliography pp. 195 to 204, maps, references...

In-depth study of key issues pertinent to migration policy, proposed social reforms and the immigration debate in the USA - discusses historical and current trends (1850-1978), political aspects, labour market and economic implications, human rights of immigrants (incl. Migrant workers, refugees and irregular migrants, "temporary foreign worker" programmes, the influence and significance of labour policies, population policies, foreign policies, and...

General study of Pakistan - covers cultural factors, historical and geographical aspects, demographic aspects, languages, religion, the social structure, education, political aspects and political leadership, mass media, foreign policy and foreign relations, labour force and other work aspects, medical care and welfare, agriculture, resources and industry, financing aspects, trade, etc. Bibliography pp. 459 to 470.