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Chapter 1: What Are the Problems Facing Third World Countries?

Chapter Preface

Overpopulation Causes Economic Problems

Overpopulation Does Not Cause Economic Problems

Restrictions on Production and Consumption Harm the Third World

Western Levels of Production and Consumption Would Harm the Third World

Women in the Third World Lack Sexual Freedom

Poverty Is a Greater Concern Than Sexual Freedom to Women in the Third World

AIDS Is Epidemic in Africa

The African AIDS Epidemic Is Misrepresented

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Can Third World Development Be Achieved?

Chapter Preface

Free-Market Policies Spur Third World Development

Free-Market Policies Hinder Third World Development

Debt Relief or Cancellation Will Aid Third World Development

Debt Cancellation Will Not Aid Third World Development

The World Bank Provides Effective Development Programs

The World Bank Does Not Provide Effective Development Programs

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Can Third World Nations Form Lasting Democracies?

Chapter Preface

Imposing American-Style Democracy on Third World Nations May Be Harmful

Democracy Can Succeed in Africa

Problems Persist in African Democracies

Latin American Countries Need to Overcome Their Non-Democratic Past

Unchecked Power Threatens Latin American Democracies

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Is the First World’s Role in the Third World?

Chapter Preface

U.S. Foreign Aid Benefits the Third World

U.S. Foreign Aid Does Not Benefit the Third World

The United States Should Take a More Active Role in Africa

U.S. Involvement in Africa Is Imperialist

Africa Does Not Need Western Assistance

The United Nations Plays a Central Role in Third World Development

Humanitarian Efforts by the United Nations Are Ineffective

Periodical Bibliography

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