![]() 502 V 92 Vital Signs 2003–2004. The Trends that are Shaping our Future London : Earthscan, 2003. 153 p. ISBN 1-84407-021-1 Életjelek, trendek, amelyek a jövőnket formálják 2003–2004
Dr. Adorjánné Farkas Magdolna ismertetése ContentsAcknowledgments 9 Preface 13 Overview: 17 Poverty and Inequality Block Progress
A Growing Economic Divide 18
Diseases of Poverty and Wealth 19 Poverty and Armed Conflict 20 The inequities of Climate Change 21 Communication Gaps 21 Standing Apart: The United States and Africa 22 Bridging the Divides 23 PART ONE: Key Indicators Food Trends 27
Grain Production Drops 28
Meat Production and Consumption Grow 30 Energy and Atmosphere Trends 33
Fossil Fuel Use Up 34
Nuclear Power Rises 36 Wind Power's Rapid Growth Continues 38 Carbon Emissions and Temperature Climb 40 Economic Trends 43
Economic Growth Inches Up 44
Foreign Debt Declines 46 Advertising Spending Stays Nearly Flat 48 Tourism Growing But Still Shaky 50 World Heritage Sites Rising Steadily 52 Transportation and Communications Trends 55
Vehicle Production Inches Up 56
Bicycle Production Seesaws 58 Communications Networks Expand 60 Semiconductor Sales Rebound Slightly 62 Health and Social Trends 65
Population Growth Slows 66
HIV/AIDS Pandemic Spreads Further 68 Cigarette Production Dips Slightly 70 Military Trends 73
Violent Conflicts Continue to Decline 74
Peacekeeping Expenditures Down Slightly 76 PART TWO: Special Features Environment Features 81
Birds in Decline 82
Small islands Threatened by Sea Level Rise 84 Economy Features 87
Rich-Poor Divide Growing 88
Gap in CEO-Worker Pay Widens 90 Severe Weather Events on the Rise 92 Resource Economics Features 95
High Farm Subsidies Persist 96
Harvesting of Illegal Drugs Remains High 98 Health and Social Features 101
Number of Refugees Drops 102
Alternative Medicine Gains Popularity 104 Maternal Deaths Reflect Inequities 106 Consumption Patterns Contribute to Mortality 108 Orphans Increase Due to AIDS Deaths 110 Military and Governance Features 113
Corruption Thwarts Development 114
International Criminal Court Stans Work 116 Military Expenditures on the Rise 118 Resource Wars Plague Developing World 120 Notes 123 The Vital Signs Series 150 |