Geonexus: Canadian and World Issues was developed to provide comprehensive,meaningful information about global events and to help students arrive at a deeper understanding of how the serious issues facing Canadians are interconnected;how our actions have an impact on people and ecosystems around the world;and how the issues have an impact on our communities at the local,regional,national,and global level.

Preface

PART ONE:INTRODUCTION

PART TWO:SUSTAINING PLANETARY SYSTEMS

PART THREE:QUALITY OF LIFE

PART FOUR:A DISORDERLY WORLD

PART FIVE:BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE

Data Appendix

Glossary

Index

Credits