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Global Poverty Issues: World Poverty

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Global Issues: World Poverty by Sylvia Whitman
Publication Date: 2008

Working Hard, Working Poor: A Global Journey by Gary Fields
Publication Date: 2012

Poverty, Ethics and Justice by Hennie Lötter
Publication Date: 2011

Development in An Unequal World by Julian Agyeman
Publication Date: 2003

Poverty and Homelessness by Noël Merino
Publication Date: 2014

World Trade Press: Global Road Warrior
A record of 174 country guides with topics including culture, education, history, language, maps, money, music, religion, society, travel, media outlets, national symbols, holidays and festivals.

Global Slavery Index

What's New Online?

Out of Poverty: What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail by Paul Polak

Fighting Poverty and Homelessness

The Hungry World: America's Cold War Battle Against Poverty in Asia by Nick Cullather

How Wealth Inequality Is Wrecking the World

Homeless Older Populations

Economic Justice in An Unfair World: Toward A Level Playing Field by Ethan Kapstein

Britannica Academic: Compare Countries
A unique geography tool that gives you quick facts and statistics on any two countries side-by-side.

CCBC Global Education Program

CCBC Global Studies Certificate
CCBC offers all credit and non-credit students a global scholars program to enhance their intercultural skills.
CCBC Study Abroad Program
CCBC offers all credit and non-credit students study abroad and service learning opportunities.