Capstone Action Plan - FA8

Describes the American-style consumer culture adopted by Chinese consumers and examines how their spending habits are influencing global society.

Discusses issues faced by the Chinese government in creating a plan for sustainable development.

Profiles of factory workers, facts and statistics, and interviews provide an overview of poor working conditions and environmental damage created by China's determination to manufacture goods for the lowest price.

Presents the stories of five graduates from Nanjing University, and focuses on the impact the politics and government of China played on shaping their lives.

A guide for sustainable living that links the science of ecological footprinting to a simple framework, and describes how it is being applied to create a coherent approach to projects in the UK, Europe, USA, South Africa, the Middle East, China and Australia.

Contains an overview of the global political and economic change since the turn of the twenty-first century, discussing the rapid developments in technologies that has allowed India and China to become part of a growing supply chain of manufacturing impacting global markets.

Examines the design, construction, and functions of China's Three Gorges Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Yangtze River, and discusses the controversies and scientific challenges and their solutions, with quotations from the scientists involved in the project.

A collection of sixteen controversial essays that debate major problems associated with China such as environment and human rights issues, and whether or not China poses an international threat.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspective on issues regarding China, debating if it is moving toward democracy, if it is committed to human rights, how it handles economic challenges, if its military is a threat, and if it is protecting the environment.

A brief study of the history, economic, and technological growth of China in the twenty-first century and its status as a new world power.

Topics relating to global climate change are presented in a journalistic format. 'Includes discussion questions for students.

Discusses the history of, and problems specific to, dams around the world, including Egypt's Aswan High Dam, China's Three Gorges Dam, and India's Narmada Valley dams.

Presents a comprehensive study of the geography of China, and discusses the climates, natural resources, and environmental issues in the various regions of the great nation, along with information on important cities.

Describes world economic conditions in an age of globalism, considering child labor, education, human rights, and the rise of developing nations.

A comprehensive introduction to China that examines the nation's status quo in the twenty-first century, and discusses what life is like for Chinese teenagers, industry successes, government censorship, the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, and other related topics.

Explores the economic, political, and social changes that have taken place in China since the mid-1900s. Contains detailed maps and graphics showing population growth, unemployment, migration patterns, and energy and environmental needs.