
Global Problems: Pearson New International Edition
The Search for Equity, Peace, and Sustainability
Scott Sernau(Author)
Pearson Education Limited (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 1. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
377 pages
978-1-292-04076-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Exploring social problems on a global scale This text uses social science perspectives to examine the various dimensions of globalization, the social problems of inequality, war and violence, and environmental sustainability that are occurring on a global scale. Clear writing and vivid examples help students to better understand their role as global citizens. The book was designed for courses such as Global Issues, Contemporary Problems, Social Problems, Social Stratification, World Cultures, and Social Change. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: * Understand social problems on a global scale - from inequalities to sustainability * See the interconnections of the world and people throughout the world * Learn about issues with a multinational and multidisciplinary approach, so readers will be able to have a broader understanding of the subject
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
792 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-04076-9 (9781292040769)
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Scott R. Sernau
Global Problems: Pearson New International Edition
The Search for Equity, Peace, and Sustainability
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Content
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part I: Seeking an Equitable World: Issues of Inequality
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Class: A World of Rich and Poor
Chapter 3: Work: The Global Assembly Line
Chapter 4: Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men
Chapter 5: Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate
Chapter 6: Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say
Chapter 7: Education: Access and Success
Chapter 8: Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young
Chapter 9: Crime: Fear in the Streets
Chapter 10: War: States of Terror
Chapter 11: Urbanization: Cities without Limits
Chapter 12: Technology and Energy: Prometheus's Fire or Pandora's Box?
Chapter 13: Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?
Part I: Seeking an Equitable World: Issues of Inequality
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Class: A World of Rich and Poor
Chapter 3: Work: The Global Assembly Line
Chapter 4: Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men
Chapter 5: Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate
Chapter 6: Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say
Chapter 7: Education: Access and Success
Chapter 8: Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young
Chapter 9: Crime: Fear in the Streets
Chapter 10: War: States of Terror
Chapter 11: Urbanization: Cities without Limits
Chapter 12: Technology and Energy: Prometheus's Fire or Pandora's Box?
Chapter 13: Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?