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An Introduction to Global Studies


An Introduction to Global Studies


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von: Patricia J. Campbell, Aran MacKinnon, Christy R. Stevens

26,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 23.07.2010
ISBN/EAN: 9781444329575
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 448

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Taking an interdisciplinary approach, <i>An Introduction to Global Studies</i> presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world. <ul type="disc"> <li>Introduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theorists</li> <li>Equips readers with the basic knowledge and conceptual tools necessary for thinking critically about the complex issues facing the global community</li> <li>Includes a variety of supplemental features to facilitate learning and enhance readers' understanding of the material</li> </ul>
<p>List of Tables xv</p> <p>List of Figures xvii</p> <p>Preface xviii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxii</p> <p>1. Going Global 1</p> <p>2. Nation-state System 31</p> <p>3. International Organizations 51</p> <p>4. Human Rights 87</p> <p>5. The Natural Environment 122</p> <p>6. Population and Consumption 161</p> <p>7. Infectious Disease and Globalization 187</p> <p>8. The Gendered World 214</p> <p>9. Information and Communication Technologies 251</p> <p>10. War and Violent Conflict 290</p> <p>11. Peace 339</p> <p>Glossary 375</p> <p>Index 393</p>
<b>Patricia J. Campbell</b> is Professor and Program Director for International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies at American Public University. She is the co-editor of <i>Democratization and the Protection of Human Rights: Challenges and Contradictions</i> (1998) and has written numerous articles and chapters in books and scholarly journals, including <i>International Feminist Journal of Politics</i> and <i>Journal of Political Science Education</i>. <p><b>Aran MacKinnon</b> is Professor of History and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of West Georgia. He is the author of <i>The Making of South Africa: Culture and Politics</i> (2004) and numerous scholarly articles as well as co-editor of a special issue of the interdisciplinary journal, <i>Studies in the Social Sciences</i> (2005).</p> <p><b>Christy R. Stevens</b> is the University Library's Information Literacy Coordinator at Cal Poly Pomona. She has published several articles focusing on information literacy in the political science and global studies contexts, including articles in <i>Journal of Political Science Education</i> and <i>Reference Services Review</i>.</p>
Globalization and its consequences represent one of the most urgent and complex challenges of the twenty-first century. <i>An Introduction to Global Studies</i> presents students with the essential information necessary for an understanding of the complex set of interconnected issues confronting today’s globalized world. <p>In addition to exploring competing conceptions of globalization, the book reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field of global studies, with coverage of such topics as the nation-state system, international organizations, human rights, the global environment, population and consumption, infectious diseases, gender, global media, war, conflict, and peace. A variety of enhanced features throughout the text help illustrate the themes presented and stimulate thinking about the topics addressed. Each chapter also contains a listing of further research ideas, academic resources on selected topics, and specific real-world examples.</p> <p>Drawing on insights from a broad range of disciplines across the social sciences, <i>An Introduction to Global Studies</i> provides readers with a firm and integrated knowledge base to help them gain a better understanding of the multifaceted issues confronting our complex and rapidly changing world.</p>

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