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As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on social issues as well as political, environmental, and health issues of global significance. This volume focuses on the issue of population growth from a variety of international perspectives. Readers will evaluate population growth and its relationship to hunger, the environment, the economy, and society. Essay sources include WALHI / The Indonesian Forum for Environment, The Economist, and The Galapagos Conservancy. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography, and a subject index.
Christianity has largely been represented in recent social discourse by a relatively small minority of conservatives, and Christians are often viewed as obsessed with single issues such as abortion or sexuality, as saying “no” rather than “yes.” As a result, the perception of the Christian faith in North America and much of Europe is frequently a negative one. For the past five years Michael Coren has written articles and columns in many of Canada’s major newspapers and magazines trying to reinterpret the Christian faith, and to present it in its genuine, vibrant, and liberating form.
Based on interviews with 78 civic leaders from the Hamilton, Ontario, region, in 1996-1997.
Decisive Democracy poses that the desire for and the commitment to democracy starts with a personal response to the Creator. Then a lifetime of service, participating in social institutions, will provide fruit and contentment. All social relationships, not just that of government to residents, contribute to a democratic society. It explores a new definition of democracy and how it is manifested. The foundation of democracy is either rooted in the Creator or humans, the choice of which distinguishes decisive from deceptive democracy. Canada has a multi-cultured population that is seeking a unifying foundation. Decide how you can participate responsibly.
Jean Chrétien's critics have said he was a man with no vision and a short attention span – a small-town hick who stumbled his way to become Canada's 20th prime minister. Whatever credit the Chrétien government deserved was often given to Paul Martin, the heir apparent who was touted to be the brains behind the operation. But while Chretien was the subject of ridicule, he was quietly giving his competitors – both inside and outside of the Liberal party – a master class in politics, leadership and nation-building. His decisions, which often ran counter to elite opinion, fundamentally reshaped and strengthened Canada as it entered the 21st century. Chrétien restored sanity to governmen...