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Ching, Frank – 1996
This booklet chronicles the emergence of Hong Kong through its stormy history and examines the current status as changes are underway with the return of Hong Kong to China. Maps and charts illustrate the text. Chapters include: (1) Prelude; (2) "The Tiananmen Massacre and Its Aftermath"; (3) "Transition Years: 1991-96"; (4)…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Diplomatic History, Foreign Countries
Dominguez, Jorge I.; Lindenberg, Marc – 1984
One of a series of booklets on world issues, this document summarizes some of the salient aspects of Central America with special attention given to Nicaragua and El Salvador. The booklet identifies the interests, policies, and choices of the major actors in the drama that engulfs the region and, increasingly, much of the world. Chapter one…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Current Events, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials
Whittaker, Lynn Page – Current Issues, 1991
This annual publication contains reading materials designed to help students understand the complexities of the domestic and foreign policy issues facing the United States. The first portion of the book features background reading on the structure of the Federal Government. Next, 10 domestic policy issues are covered: the economy, education, civil…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Federal Government, Foreign Countries
Hofmeier, Claus – 1979
Participation by West German youth in international assistance to developing nations is examined. International assistance is interpreted to include public, private, and religious programs and projects involved in technical advancement, food distribution, agricultural development, health improvement, and natural resource development in other…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Lowenthal, Abraham F.; Fishlow, Albert – 1979
In order to provide a basis for improving United States policies toward Latin America in the 1980s, the document examines past U.S. policy and relations, evaluates recent U.S. approaches, and offers a reassessment of current U.S. interests in Latin America. The book is divided into five chapters. Chapter I discusses social, economic, and political…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Democracy, Developing Nations
Martz, Carlton – Bill of Rights in Action, 2003
This document includes the following issues of this journal: volume 18, number 3, Summer 2002; volume 18, number 4, Fall 2002; volume 19, number 2, Spring 2003; and volume 19, number 3, Summer 2003. The summer 2002 issue of "The Bill of Rights in Action" views problems related to victims of war. It focuses on the internment of Japanese…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Black Leadership, Capitalism, Civil Rights