Global Viewpoints, Series Review “Global Viewpoints is a new twelve volume series that is specifically published by Greenhaven Publishing for students in grades 9-12. The individual titles comprising this exceptionally well-constructed Contemporary Social Issues series, available in both library binging and a paperback edition, (as well as individually) both school and community libraries should acquire the entire set." -Midwest Book Review Due to factors such as income inequality and multiculturalism, liberal democracies have weakened considerably in the last quarter century. Democratic ideals have retreated in Venezuela, the Philippines, Hungary, Russia, and Poland. Many worry that they're on the decline in such bastions of democracy as western Europe and the United States, where fear and distrust of the status quo has opened the door to authoritarian leaders. Is there any hope of getting back to the prosperity and freedom of the mid-twentieth century? The viewpoints in this enlightening resource tackle this complex topic from a broad range of perspectives.