
Global Issues
Politics, Economics and Culture
Richard J. Payne(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 13. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-205-66304-0 (ISBN)
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Description
From human rights and terrorism to climate change and pandemics, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization. This text focuses on global affairs that transcend state boundaries and are transforming the international system. Designed as a core or supplemental text for international relations or global issues courses, it is the only text of its kind to put complex issues into comprehensive context, thereby explaining the growing economic, political, and culture interdependence visible in the headlines and students' lives.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
503 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-66304-0 (9780205663040)
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Person
Richard J. Payne is Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State University.
Content
Chapter 1. Global Issues: Challenges of Globalization
Chapter 2. The Struggle for Primacy in a Global Society
Chapter 3. Human Rights
Chapter 4. Promoting Democracy
Chapter 5. Global Terrorism
Chapter 6. Weapons Proliferation
Chapter 7. Global Trade
Chapter 8. Global Inequality
Chapter 9. Environmental Issues
Chapter 10. Population and Migration
Chapter 11. Global Crime
Chapter 12. The Globalization of Disease
Chapter 13. Cultural Clashes and Conflict Resolution
Chapter 2. The Struggle for Primacy in a Global Society
Chapter 3. Human Rights
Chapter 4. Promoting Democracy
Chapter 5. Global Terrorism
Chapter 6. Weapons Proliferation
Chapter 7. Global Trade
Chapter 8. Global Inequality
Chapter 9. Environmental Issues
Chapter 10. Population and Migration
Chapter 11. Global Crime
Chapter 12. The Globalization of Disease
Chapter 13. Cultural Clashes and Conflict Resolution