Web Resources

The following links will help you explore the themes of Chapter 4 on the Web.

Economic Policy Institute (EPI)

To stay current with economic trends, check out this Web site. The EPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that provides research to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy. Its Web site is organized into categories: living standards and labor markets; government and the economy; trade and globalization; education; and sustainable economics. A virtual library allows visitors to search full-text EPI publications, such as annual reports, briefing papers, and audio files.

The Leonard E. Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life

Headquartered at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, the Greenberg Center is a nonsectarian and nonpartisan institute advancing knowledge and understanding of the roles religious movements play in the contemporary world. Of particular interest is the tension between religious and secular values.

National Organization for Women (NOW)

The National Organization for Women is a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. The NOW Web site explains the organization’s history and supplies information related to women’s issues. In addition to giving legislative updates, the NOW site urges women to take action by subscribing to weekly e-mails, writing members of Congress, or joining a local NOW chapter.

Perry-Castañeda Library

This is a fabulous resource for maps of all kinds—world, regional, country, crisis area, historical, and outline. The main collection is held at the University of Texas by the Perry-Castañeda Library. In addition to the basic map collection, the site also offers numerous links to other map Web sites.

United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)

The United Nations Population Fund helps developing countries find solutions to their population problems. The UNFPA site explains the program’s central role in promoting reproductive health, implementing strategies for population and development, and advocating rights. It also provides information on the state of the world population with a focus on environmental trends and impacts. News releases and access to publications make this site a great source for additional information on sustainable development.

World Resources Institute (WRI)

The World Resources Institute is an environmental think tank that provides practical information, ideas, and solutions to protect the earth and improve people’s lives. The site focuses on ten global environmental topics ranging from climate and atmosphere to economics and business. An “Earth Trends” section is subdivided into various topics, each of which has its own searchable database, data tables, country profiles, maps, and special features.