{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-global-studies-isbn-9781405187374","title":"An Introduction to Global Studies","description":"Taking an interdisciplinary approach, \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Global Studies\u003c\/i\u003e presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world.  \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theorists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquips readers with the basic knowledge and conceptual tools necessary for thinking critically about the complex issues facing the global community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a variety of supplemental features to facilitate learning and enhance readers' understanding of the material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Going Global 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Nation-state System 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. International Organizations 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Human Rights 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Natural Environment 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Population and Consumption 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Infectious Disease and Globalization 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Gendered World 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Information and Communication Technologies 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. War and Violent Conflict 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Peace 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 393\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePatricia J. Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor and Program Director for International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies at American Public University. She is the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eDemocratization and the Protection of Human Rights: Challenges and Contradictions\u003c\/i\u003e (1998) and has written numerous articles and chapters in books and scholarly journals, including \u003ci\u003eInternational Feminist Journal of Politics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJournal of Political Science Education\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAran MacKinnon\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of West Georgia. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Making of South Africa: Culture and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e (2004) and numerous scholarly articles as well as co-editor of a special issue of the interdisciplinary journal, \u003ci\u003eStudies in the Social Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy R. Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e is the University Library's Information Literacy Coordinator at Cal Poly Pomona. She has published several articles focusing on information literacy in the political science and global studies contexts, including articles in \u003ci\u003eJournal of Political Science Education\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReference Services Review\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  Globalization and its consequences represent one of the most urgent and complex challenges of the twenty-first century. \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Global Studies\u003c\/i\u003e presents students with the essential information necessary for an understanding of the complex set of interconnected issues confronting today’s globalized world.  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to exploring competing conceptions of globalization, the book reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field of global studies, with coverage of such topics as the nation-state system, international organizations, human rights, the global environment, population and consumption, infectious diseases, gender, global media, war, conflict, and peace. A variety of enhanced features throughout the text help illustrate the themes presented and stimulate thinking about the topics addressed. Each chapter also contains a listing of further research ideas, academic resources on selected topics, and specific real-world examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on insights from a broad range of disciplines across the social sciences, \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Global Studies\u003c\/i\u003e provides readers with a firm and integrated knowledge base to help them gain a better understanding of the multifaceted issues confronting our complex and rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988726366437,"sku":"NP9781405187374","price":108.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405187374.jpg?v=1761781347","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/an-introduction-to-global-studies-isbn-9781405187374","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}