
Global Issues
Richard J. Payne(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 13. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-205-85459-2 (ISBN)
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Description
Updated in its 4th edition, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization. From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, this texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. This is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in readers' lives.
Reviews / Votes
"Payne engages students through comprehensive and systematic coverage of emerging global issues; his book is packed with information, analysis, and questions for students to discuss and debate."-Boyka Stefanova, University of Texas-San AntonioMore details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-85459-2 (9780205854592)
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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. The Global Financial Crisis
Chapter 7. Global Trade
Chapter 8. Global Inequality and Poverty
Chapter 9. Environmental Issues
Chapter 10. Population and Migration
Chapter 11. Global Crime
Chapter 2. The Struggle for Primacy in a Global Society
Chapter 3. Human Rights
Chapter 4. Promoting Democracy
Chapter 5. Global Terrorism
Chapter 6. The Global Financial Crisis
Chapter 7. Global Trade
Chapter 8. Global Inequality and Poverty
Chapter 9. Environmental Issues
Chapter 10. Population and Migration
Chapter 11. Global Crime