Introduction to global studies Second Edition by John Mccormick 9781352013054 1352013053

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• ISBN 10: 1352013053
• ISBN 13: 9781352013054
• Author:John Mccormick

The second edition of Introduction to Global Studies offers a succinct and authoritative introduction to the important issues and events of our rapidly changing world. It covers all of the key topics in the field, including introductions to history, culture, science, politics and economics, alongside focused surveys on pressing global matters such as human rights, migration, the climate emergency, and health and disease.

With learning features that hone in on key themes and debates, such as Global and Local and North and South boxes, this essential text will help you to navigate challenging issues. Full-colour photographs, figures and maps bring the subject to life.Ideal for students beginning courses on and related to global studies, this second edition offers:
-A brand new chapter on health and disease, with additional coverage of Covid-19 incorporated throughout the book.
-Increased coverage of inequality and gender, with a thematic focus on how inequalities are compounded across global society
-Contemporary Debates: a new feature outlining the pros and cons of controversial topics
-A comprehensive companion website, offering an array of resources for both students and lecturers, including a testbank, illustrated lecturer slides, interactive quizzes, and an online media library

Table contents:

1. THE RISE OF THE GLOBAL SYSTEM
The roots of the modern world
Europe goes global
World war and the end of empire
The Cold War era
Nine global trends
Globalization
2. POPULATION AND RESOURCES
The global population
The new urban majority
Understanding natural resources
Feeding the world
Meeting our energy needs
Managing forests and oceans
3. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Understanding science
Understanding technology
The digital revolution
Information and communication
The post-truth world
Technology and travel
4. STATES AND GOVERNMENTS
Understanding states
The reach of states
The evolution of states
Understanding nations
Democracies and dictatorships
The future of states
5. IDENTITY AND CULTURE
Understanding identity
Patriotism, cosmopolitanism, and nationalism
Understanding culture
Explaining race and ethnicity
The changing place of gender
Religion and identity
6. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
Understanding global governance
International law
International organizations
The United Nations
Non-state actors
Regional integration
7. HUMAN RIGHTS
Understanding human rights
The evolution of rights
The expansion of rights
The global human rights regime
Women’s rights
8. WAR, PEACE, AND SECURITY
Understanding war
The causes of war
Understanding peace
The conditions needed for peace
The global security regime
Terrorism
9. THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Understanding the global economy
The changing global economic landscape
The global financial regime
Wealth and its effects
Poverty and its effects
10. TRADE
Understanding trade
The evolution of trade
The changing global trading landscape
The global trade regime
Free trade
Trade and inequality
11. MIGRATION
Understanding migration
The causes of migration
The global refugee problem
The global migration regime
The migration debate
12. HEALTH AND DISEASE
Understanding global health
The changing state of global health care
The global health regime
The problem of infectious disease
The case of Covid-19
13. THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Understanding the environment
Changing views about the global environment
The global environmental regime
Protecting biodiversity
Addressing climate change
Glossary
Bibliography

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