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Table of Contents
Comparative Democratization and Dictatorships
1. Turmoil in the Arab World
2. Democracy in Southeast Asia
3. Sub-Saharan Democracy
Accountability, Civil Liberties, and Civil Society
4. Press Freedom
5. Separatist Movements
6. Gay Rights
The Global Market: Development, Poverty, and Inequality
7. Rapid Urbanization
8. Brazil on the Rise
9. Future of the Euro
10. Globalizing Science
11. Evaluating Microfinance
Social Policies and Social Issues
12. Religious Fundamentalism
13. Europe’s Immigration Turmoil
14. Honor Killings
15. Social Welfare in Europe
16. The Graying Planet
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