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OverviewFrom democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization. This texts looks at global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, 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 students’ lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard J. PaynePublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 23.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 18.90cm Weight: 0.618kg ISBN: 9780205779086ISBN 10: 0205779085 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 23 March 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780205854592 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter 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. The Global Financial Crisis Chapter 8. Global Trade Chapter 9. Global Inequality Chapter 10. Environmental Issues Chapter 11. Population and Migration Chapter 12. Global Crime Chapter 13. The Globalization of Disease Chapter 14. Cultural Clashes and Conflict ResolutionReviewsPayne 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 Antonio 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 Antonio Author InformationRichard J. Payne is Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |