The Changing World

In this volume eight famous experts present their energetic commitment to global improvement.

Patricia Fara (Edited by), Peter Gathercole (Edited by), Ronald Laskey (Edited by)

9780521283281, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 January 2012

208 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.1 cm, 0.34 kg

"...their energetic commitment to improvement, collected together, create a stimulating volume. These powerful essays help the reader acquire a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting modern society." The Midwest Book Review

This book was originally published in 1996. At the time of publication, a number of unexpected and far-reaching events had transformed the world. In rapid succession the disintegration of the Communist bloc reconfigured international relationships, while the ending of apartheid symbolised human faith for a better future. AIDS ravaged developing countries, but it also reshaped scientific research and cultural attitudes towards sexuality. The revolution in genetic medicine coincided with increased rights for minorities and women, yet a growing sensitivity towards our environment means that millennial celebrations are overshadowed by forecasts of ecological catastrophe. In this volume, eight famous experts present their energetic commitment to improvement. These powerful essays enabled a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting modern society.

Introduction Patricia Fara, Peter Gathercole and Ronald Laskey
1. Change in Southern Africa Desmond Tutu
2. Human rights in a changing world Helena Kennedy
3. Fundamentalism and the contemporary world Fred Halliday
4. The genetic revolution Kay Davies
5. The AIDS pandemic Roy Anderson
6. Environmental security Sara Parkin
7. The role of the United Nations Crispin Tickell
8. Europe in a changing world Shirley Williams
Notes on contributors
Acknowledgements
Index.

Subject Areas: Popular science [PDZ]