The din of the Great Recession in the rich world has been drowning out the much sweeter sounds of a Great Rebellion underway almost everywhere. This extremely helpful magazine explores the dramatically changing landscape that has resulted from a wave of popular protest against austerity measures.

NOTE: This one year subscription will start with three free issues - the special issue on the Global Economic Crisis, plus two other recent issues. You'll also receive a fascinating free DVD about the bias inherent in world maps. GUARANTEE: Your three free magazines and DVD are yours to keep, even if you decide to cancel and receive a refund for all undelivered issues of your subscription. The state of the world's economy is conventionally described by such things as economic growth, the balance of physical trade between nation-states and financial flows. A few rich countries (the 'Minority World') have dominated this landscape since records began, and expected everyone else (the 'Majority World') to conform. That is no longer happening.

Human Development Index - HDI

For 20 years the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has produced a 'Human Development Index' (HDI). Human Development measures more than economic growth - or Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It adds in such obvious and measurable benefits as life expectancy and education. Of the 10 countries where human development improved most between 1970 and 2010, just three (China, South Korea and Indonesia) were also among the 10 countries where GDP grew fastest. There is, plainly, no automatic or exclusive link between economic growth and human development.

The age of defiance against austerity cuts

From Egypt to Romania, Colombia to China, resistance to austerity measures has been raging. Young and working people have taken the lead in resisting an Age of Austerity aimed mainly at them. Another world is possible, and we explore the powerful ideas that are inspiring action in the global village.

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Argument on protesters who damage property

Issue #440 of the New Internationalist magazine also includes: Is it OK for protesters to damage property? What's more effective? Is non-violent resistance and civil disobedience the best pathway, or is it true that property damage has a proven track record in bringing an end to injustice and oppression? What do you think?

Honeybees get a helping hand

Read how 'barefoot beekeepers' adopt an alternative approach to safeguarding the threatened bee population..

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