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Word: thirdworld (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Connolly criticized the University for "sidingwith profit to own a company that basicallyrejects all the scientific findings of the last 25years and profits off death and disease in ThirdWorld countries...

Author: By Adam K. Goodheart, | Title: Harvard Buyout Role Criticized | 12/3/1988 | See Source »

...other issue--America's role in the ThirdWorld, where he argues a fairly straight liberal line--he speaks with clarity and a certain passion. Though the former Peace Corps volunteer couches his argument in the language of national security ("Regard foreign aid as a crucial investment," and "Stop giving up nations to the Soviets," he instructs) and not morality, his conclusions are those of a decent, committed American. It is the only time he really throws down the gauntlet at the feet of American conservatives, which may explain why it stands out like a Guardian Angel on a half-empty...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: Both Sides Now | 9/23/1981 | See Source »

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