Discussion Questions and Reflection of Chapter 7

Discussion Question

1. Was the initiation of China’s one-child policy “draconian” or a matter of national security?

2. Nobel prize winning economist Amartya Sen says “illiteracy and innumeracy are a greater threat to humanity than terrorism” (Brown p. 171). Please respond.

3. A friend of mine recently stated, “If you want to save the environment, stop eating meat.” Using information provided in Brown, Chapter 7 makes a case for this argument.

4. What are the signs of a failing state? Why is it important that the United States (and other rich nations) assist failing states? Finally, is the United States making enough of an effort?