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Globalization
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Americans & the World 
 "This website will report on US public opinion on a broad range of international policy issues, integrating all publicly available polling data." Topics covered include globalization, international trade, women's international issues, terrorism, human rights, global warming, the United Nations, population, biotechnology, and regional issues such as "Iraq Debate" and "Israel and the Palestinians." Searchable. From the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA). http://www.americans-world.org/ Topics: Economics, Politics by Place, Society & Social Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 29, 2004 The Aspen Institute
Founded in 1949 with a focus on "great books" discussions intended to broaden executives' minds, the Aspen Institute has gradually expanded its charge to become an informal leadership think tank for "CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, leaders of high-tech companies, diplomats, city leaders, [and] world-renowned artists and writers." The site describes the institute's seminars, policy programs, conferences, and other initiatives. Also find publications on energy, the environment, the economy, globalization, and children and families. Searchable. http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ Topics: Economics, Education Last updated Nov 12, 2003 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Site of "a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States." Includes articles, editorials, commentary, press releases; and information on the organization's programs, publications, and events. Searchable, and browsable by region, and topic (human rights, international economics, non-proliferation, U.S. foreign policy, and more). http://www.carnegieendowment.org/ Topics: Economics, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 23, 2004 Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
The purpose of this site, which is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series, "is to promote better understanding of globalization, world trade and economic development, including the forces, values, events, and ideas that have shaped the present global economic system." The site features the complete six-hour television program, a timeline from 1911 through 2003, dozens of country reports, material about key individuals, a glossary, links, and more. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/ Topics: Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade Last updated May 18, 2004 G-20
Website for the "Group of Twenty (G-20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors [which] was established in 1999 to bring together systemically important industrialized and developing economies to discuss key issues in the global economy." Provides background and a FAQ about the G-20, descriptions of working groups, press releases, and publications from summits, working groups, and other activities. Includes links to participating banks and government agencies from member countries. http://www.g20.org/ Topics: Economics, Money Last updated Apr 6, 2009 G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
Website for the July 2008 G8 (Group of Eight) summit meeting of world leaders held in Japan. Features press releases, summit statements on topics such as global food security and counter-terrorism, reports, speech transcripts, and related documents. Also includes a children's guide to the summit with information about protecting wildlife habitats and food and global warming. In English and Japanese. http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/economy/summit/2008/index.html Topics: Economics, International Governments Last updated Nov 10, 2009 G8 Information Centre
Information and documentation about the annual gathering of the leaders of the major industrial democracies (France, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, Russia, European Union) whose purpose is to discuss the major economic and political issues facing their countries and the international community as a whole. Some documents available in several languages. From the University of Toronto Library and the G8 Research Group at the University of Toronto. http://www.g8.utoronto.ca/ Topics: Economics, International Governments Last updated Jun 4, 2007 J8: Change the World
"J8 is the first global citizen initiative of its kind to be launched in the secondary schools across the UK. ... The J8 programme uses the G8 as a framework within which to investigate global issues, such as international development, trade, climate change and health." Includes an introduction to the G8, an overview of key issues, a glossary, and links to related news and other items. The materials are designed for children ages 13-16. http://www.j8summit.com/ Topics: Economics, Politics, Politics by Place, Social Science Last updated Feb 18, 2006 Latin America Watch
A collection of articles about Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Topics include history, the U.S. role in countries in the region, activism, vision and strategy, globalization, media analysis, social movements, economic and political crises, trade agreements, and indigenous communities. Some articles available in Spanish. Searchable; browsable by topic or country. From Z Magazine. http://www.zmag.org/znet/places/Latin+America Topics: Activism, Economics, Regions of the World Last updated May 23, 2008 Social Criticism Review
A collection of links to selected readings in social criticism by authors who may differ from what is often heard in the mainstream media. They cover many issues: progress, science, technology, protest, sustainable development, economics, globalization, multinationals, environment, war, poverty, media, genetic engineering, individual countries, and much more. http://www.socialcritic.org/ Topics: Economics, Environment, Social Issues Last updated Nov 21, 2000 The UC Atlas of Global Inequality
"The Atlas explores the interaction between global integration (globalization) and inequality and provides maps, graphics and data." Searchable by keyword; and browsable by country and region, topic (economy, education, gender, health, population, technology and media), and year (1960 through 2000). Includes a glossary of related terms, and bibliography. From the Center for Global, International and Regional Studies (CGIRS), University of California, Santa Cruz. http://ucatlas.ucsc.edu/ Topics: Economics, Geography, Statistics Last updated Apr 1, 2004 World Economic Forum
This independent international organization "provides a collaborative framework for the world's leaders to address global issues, engaging particularly its corporate members in global citizenship." The site includes information about the Forum's Global Institute for Partnership and Governance that conducts programs in areas such as disaster relief and global health, articles from its Global Agenda magazine, country competitive profiles for 80 countries, information about industries and regions, and more. Searchable. http://www.weforum.org Topics: Economics, International Governments Last updated Nov 16, 2006 YaleGlobal Online
This site "is the flagship publication of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. The magazine explores the implications of the growing interconnectedness of the world." Articles are browsable by region or by subject area such as the environment, gender, politics, science and technology, security and terrorism, and trade. Also provides an introduction to the topic of globalization and links to related sites. Searchable. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu Topics: Economics, Magazines Last updated Aug 10, 2009 |
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