Global Problems
The Search for Equity, Peace, and Sustainability
2nd Edition
Published on 9. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-205-57884-9 (ISBN)
Description
This text uses sociological perspectives to examine the various dimensions of globalization, and 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 is divided into three parts:
Part I focuses on the challenges of global inequalities: in life chances, wages and work, gender and education.
Part II focuses on conflict and violence at all levels: from crime to politics, terrorism to war.
Part III focuses on the issue of sustainability and the problems of urbanization, crowding and environmental destruction.
The book is divided into three parts:
Part I focuses on the challenges of global inequalities: in life chances, wages and work, gender and education.
Part II focuses on conflict and violence at all levels: from crime to politics, terrorism to war.
Part III focuses on the issue of sustainability and the problems of urbanization, crowding and environmental destruction.
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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: 180 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
519 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-57884-9 (9780205578849)
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Content
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction: The Global Century
I. SEEKING AN EQUITABLE WORLD: ISSUES OF INEQUALITY
Chapter 1. Class: A World of Rich and Poor
Chapter 2. Work: The Global Assembly Line
Chapter 3. Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men
Chapter 4. Education: Access and Success
II. SEEKING A PEACEFUL WORLD: ISSUES OF CONFLICT
Chapter 5. Crime: Fear in the Streets
Chapter 6. War: States of Terror
Chapter 7. Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say
Chapter 8. Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate.
III. SEEKING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Chapter 9. Urbanization: Cities Without Limits
Chapter 10. Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young
Chapter 11. Technology and Energy: Panacea or Pandoras Box?
Chapter 12. Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?
Introduction: The Global Century
I. SEEKING AN EQUITABLE WORLD: ISSUES OF INEQUALITY
Chapter 1. Class: A World of Rich and Poor
Chapter 2. Work: The Global Assembly Line
Chapter 3. Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men
Chapter 4. Education: Access and Success
II. SEEKING A PEACEFUL WORLD: ISSUES OF CONFLICT
Chapter 5. Crime: Fear in the Streets
Chapter 6. War: States of Terror
Chapter 7. Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say
Chapter 8. Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate.
III. SEEKING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Chapter 9. Urbanization: Cities Without Limits
Chapter 10. Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young
Chapter 11. Technology and Energy: Panacea or Pandoras Box?
Chapter 12. Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?