The Third World Book

	Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	11
	Introduction	14
Chapter 1	What Problems Does the Third World Face?
	Chapter Preface	19
1	Overpopulation Is a Problem in the Third World	21
2	Overpopulation Is Not a Problem in the Third World	28
3	AIDS Is Still Spreading in the Third World	36
4	The Spread of AIDS Can Be Checked in the Third World	44
5	Hunger Is a Problem in the Third World	51
6	Obesity Is a Problem in the Third World	59
	Periodical Bibliography	65
Chapter 2	What Effect Is Globalization Having on the Third World?
	Chapter Preface	67
1	Globalization Helps Nations Develop	69
2	Globalization Does Not Help Nations Develop	76
3	Globalization Increases Human Rights	82
4	Globalization Undermines Human Rights	89
5	Globalization Reduces Terrorism	95
6	Globalization Fosters Extremism	102
	Periodical Bibliography	113
Chapter 3	What Is the State of Democracy in the Third World?
	Chapter Preface	115
1	Democracy Is Succeeding in Africa	117
2	Democracy Faces Major Obstacles in Africa	126
3	Democracy Is Failing in Latin America	131
4	Democracy Persists in Latin America	136
5	Democracy Is Spreading in Asia	143
6	Democracy Is Being Undermined in Asia	150
	Periodical Bibliography	159
Chapter 4	How Should the United States Assist the Third World?
	Chapter Preface	161
1	U.S. Aid Should Target Nations That Practice Good Governance	163
2	U.S. Aid Should Not Target Nations That Practice Good Governance	170
3	The United States Promotes Democracy in the Third World	179
4	The United States Does Not Promote Democracy in the Third World	187
5	U.S. Aid to Africa Is Increasing	197
6	U.S. Aid to Africa Is Overstated	203
	Periodical Bibliography	210
	For Further Discussion	211
	Organizations to Contact	214
	Bibliography of Books	219
	Index	223