Category: Global Issues

  • Global Issues: Third Edition by John L. Seitz

    The third edition of Global issues by Seitz is an introductory analysis to most of the factors that influence the environment, economy, and society (Seitz 2007). The book has a very wide coverage of various perspectives in different societies in as far as continued development is concerned. These issues have been analyzed in order to…

  • The Global Water Crisis: Issues and Solutions

    Global warming and the water crisis is the title of a paper written by Kanae Shinjiro addressing the main issues that affect the earth resultant of global warming including the water crisis (860-864). For a long time, people often thought that water security was an issue revolving around drinking water. However, the water crisis has…

  • Violence against Women: A Review of the Global Issue

    The 21st century can be characterized by the increasing level of public awareness in regard to various social issues. Among them, the fair and equal treatment of all people is one of the most topical matters that concern progressive communities. In spite of the recent efforts aimed at equality, women across the globe continue to…

  • Articles about Global Issues: Reading Summary and Reflective Comments

    Student: Reading Assignment Main Principles Reflective Comments Reading Summary Henderson The international law system remains an efficient political and governmental tool despite the horizontal authority structure. Its role in regulating modern society expands due to enhanced globalization and interconnection. The chapter also raises the question regarding the future world government and its feasibility within a…

  • Perspectives on a Global Issue: Charles Baudelaires Poem Albatross

    Table of Contents Introduction Charles Baudelaires Les Fleurs du Mal Eugenio Montales Cuttlefish Bones Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The concept of finding ones place in the world has been addressed in various poems. For example, the classic theme of the person and the crowd is presented in the Charles Baudelaire poem Albatross in the traditions…

  • Outbreak Investigation: Global Issues

    A disease outbreak is defined as the occurrence of incidences of diseases that appear to be more than what is normally expected in a particular community, geographic area, or season. On the other hand, a cluster refers to the occurrence of incidences of diseases in several people which is more than expected in a specific…

  • Global Health Issues, Tuberculosis

    For a long time, tuberculosis (TB) has been a disease of concern for global health. Caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it spreads through aerosol droplets, meaning that people breathe in the bacteria from infected persons. Tuberculosis is often latent and reveals itself when the immune system is weak. Risk factors include overcrowded living quarters,…

  • Global Issues, Advocacy & Caregiving for Patients in India

    Table of Contents Introduction Background of HIV/AIDS in India Indias Measures to Deal with AIDS Effects and Issues when Dealing with HIV and AIDS in India Conclusion Reference List Introduction States may be subjected to a common issue. However, they may have different ways of dealing with the issue. Most of the issues that affect…

  • Global Health Policy Issue: Africa

    Introduction The World Health Organizations constitution stresses that health is an elemental right for all people. (Jacobsen, 2008a) This means that regardless of a persons religion, race, political belief, social or economic condition, he or she has the right to proper health services. Death from preventable causes is high in Africa mainly because of existing…

  • Global LGBTQ Health and Health Issues

    The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) populations worldwide experience various forms of discrimination, causing their poor health outcomes. Some of the health disparities among the LGBTQ community are higher rates of mental health problems, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and substance abuse and use (Baptiste-Roberts et al. 72). Although there has been rapid progress in…