Introduction : the global century
Class : a world of rich and poor
Work : the global assembly line
Gender and family : overburdened women and displaced men
Education : access and success
Crime : fear in the streets
Democracy and human rights : having our say
Ethnicity and religion : deep roots and unholy hate
Urbanization : cities without limits
Population and health : only the poor die young
Technology and energy : Prometheus's fire or Pandora's box?
Ecology : how much can one planet take?
Conclusion : making a world of difference
