CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press′s staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.

This is a very interesting read and one which covers a wide range of issues relevant to social work. Although the book′s focus is international social work the issues raised also provide context for considering key issues in the UK today. Although I have adopted this book for working with students in relation to practice and widening their thoughts on social work issues I have no doubt I will also be using it when discussing social policy.

• Annotated ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World′s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out? - David Masci2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children? - John Felton3. Women′s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining? - Karen Foerstel4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth? - Jennifer Weeks5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People? - John Felton6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster? - Pamela Prah7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care? - Peter Katel8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence? - Brian Beary9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security? - Peter Behr10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted? - Colin Woodard11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic? - Sarah Glazer12. Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing? - Samuel Loewenberg

CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press′s staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.

This is a very interesting read and one which covers a wide range of issues relevant to social work. Although the book′s focus is international social work the issues raised also provide context for considering key issues in the UK today. Although I have adopted this book for working with students in relation to practice and widening their thoughts on social work issues I have no doubt I will also be using it when discussing social policy.

• Annotated ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World′s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out? - David Masci2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children? - John Felton3. Women′s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining? - Karen Foerstel4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth? - Jennifer Weeks5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People? - John Felton6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster? - Pamela Prah7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care? - Peter Katel8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence? - Brian Beary9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security? - Peter Behr10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted? - Colin Woodard11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic? - Sarah Glazer12. Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing? - Samuel Loewenberg

CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press′s staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.

This is a very interesting read and one which covers a wide range of issues relevant to social work. Although the book′s focus is international social work the issues raised also provide context for considering key issues in the UK today. Although I have adopted this book for working with students in relation to practice and widening their thoughts on social work issues I have no doubt I will also be using it when discussing social policy.

• Annotated ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World′s Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out? - David Masci2. Child Soldiers: Are More Aggressive Efforts Needed to Protect Children? - John Felton3. Women′s Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining? - Karen Foerstel4. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth? - Jennifer Weeks5. Aiding Refugees: Should the U.N. Help More Displaced People? - John Felton6. Disaster Preparedness: Is the U.S. Ready for Another Major Disaster? - Pamela Prah7. Wounded Veterans: Is America Shortchanging Vets on Health Care? - Peter Katel8. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence? - Brian Beary9. Energy Nationalism: Do Petrostates Threaten Global Energy Security? - Peter Behr10. Oceans in Crisis: Can the Loss of Ocean Biodiversity Be Halted? - Colin Woodard11. Avian Flu Threat: Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic? - Sarah Glazer12. Anti Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing? - Samuel Loewenberg