Balance of Power: Political Parties and Ideology
The ideological spectrum of mainstream American politics extends from liberalism on the left to conservatism on the right. In many cases, one's choice of political party and accompanying philosophy is established very early in life, although convent...
Worlds Apart: Advantages of Wealthy Nations
Approximately ninety-six percent of research and development is carried out in the more economically advanced countries. These nations dominate innovation and the ability to transform technological breakthroughs into manufacturing processes.
Worlds Apart: Globalization
Globalization is the term used to describe a worldwide process of cultural and economic integration. It is viewed by some as a positive phenomenon, by others as mostly negative. Virtually everyone agrees that its impact has been enormous.
Worlds Apart: Assistance from Affluent Nations
Even if advanced nations resolve to help those countries that are less affluent, the question of how exactly to do that can be enormously challenging.