A surfeit of disaster

Article Abstract:

Counseling is often used in the US to help victims of traumatic events, and there is disagreement on how helpful counseling can be. Victims of natural disasters such as tornadoes appear to be less affected than those hit by terrorism, and terrorist actions appear to leave survivors with more guilt. Employers often use counseling as a way of avoiding legal action, and the New York Police Department uses psychologists with officers involved in shootings that have been fatal. Generalizations on the usefulness of counseling are difficult, but it should form only part of an aid package for trauma victims, who also need practical help.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Usage, Natural disasters, Counseling, Psychic trauma, Trauma (Psychology)

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Building blocks or stumbling blocks?

Article Abstract:

The movement toward the creation of regional trade blocs is progressing apace, while the global GATT talks are making no progress. Regional economic integration does confer benefits to developed nations, but the nations of the Southern hemisphere need global free trade.

Economic aspects, Regionalism (International organization)

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World Trade overload? The World Trade Organisation has to steer a course between two dangers: a surfeit of ambition, and a lack of it

Article Abstract:

The WTO will meet in Singapore in Dec 1996 to plan how it will promote global trade. Discussion of international labor standards, disagreements between developing and rich countries, WTO membership and other topics are discussed.

Editorial, Planning, World Trade Organization

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