Chapter 22 Contemporary Global Issues Lesson 1 Political Challenges in the Modern World

Types of Modern Conflicts Civil war o War between organized groups or political factions within the same country Ethnic conflict o War between different ethnic groups in an effort to define a country along racial or cultural lines Genocide o Deliberate and systematic intent to destroy a racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural group Ethnic cleansing o Mass elimination of one ethnic or religious group by another Developing countries, notably in Africa and Asia, have experienced inner turmoil and extreme violence during the post-Cold War era.

Chapter 22 Lesson 2 Social Challenges in the Modern World

Poverty in Developing Nations Widespread hunger and malnutrition o Developmental delays o Severe illness o Starvation Increased health risks Unsafe housing Lack of clean water; poor sanitation Lack of or limited access to education Limited potential for economic growth What are some of the effects of poverty in developing nations?

Global Health Pandemics

Transnational and Nongovernmental Organizations To raise awareness, provide services, and advocate public-policy changes to address social issues To use grassroots efforts and political strategies to bring about local, national, or international change To impact policy decisions through expertise and information To draw membership from one or more countries What are some of the key functions of transnational and nongovernmental organizations?

Chapter 22 Lesson 3 Global Economies

The World Bank and the IMF Both established in 1944, supported by 187 member countries Twin intergovernmental institutions supporting international economic order Intended to promote worldwide economic growth and reduction of poverty World Bank: primarily a lending institution that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries IMF (International Monetary Fund): institution that monitors economic health of nations, facilitates stable international currency exchange, and provides policy advice

Chapter 22 Lesson 4 Science, Technology and the Environment

Medical Advances New technologies in health care improve medical treatment, create better health, and extend life expectancy. o New medicines for physical and mental illnesses o Mapping of the human genome o Information-technology tools o New and improved methods of diagnosis o Mechanical valves and pumps o Organ transplants Medical advances create complicated ethical questions regarding what is "right.” Bioethics explores moral decision-making in biology and medicine. o Controversies over genetic engineering, cloning, and stem-cell research