An Introduction to Global Studies.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, An Introduction to Global Studies presents readers with a solid introduction to the complex, interconnected forces and issues confronting today's globalized world.Introduces readers to major theories, key terms, concepts, and notable theoristsEquips readers...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: MacKinnon, Aran (Autor), Stevens, Christy R. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: John Wiley & Sons 2010.
Temas:
Political science.
Social sciences.
Social Sciences
Sciences sociales.
social sciences.
Political science
Social sciences
Electronic books.
Electronic resource.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Tables
  • Figures
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1 Going Global
  • Introduction
  • Why Global Studies?
  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Globalization
  • Globalization As Series Of Social Processes
  • Deterritorialization
  • Interconnectedness: The Local And The Global
  • Compressing Time
  • New Phenomena Or Old News?
  • Dimensions Of Globalization
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Culture
  • In Focus: HuntingtonS 8220;Clash Of Civilizations8221;
  • Global Citizenship: Rights, Responsibility, Inequalities, And Connections
  • Conclusion
  • 2 Nation-State System
  • Introduction
  • Nations, States, And The Nation-State System
  • Emergence Of The Nation-State System
  • From Europe To The Rest Of The World
  • Struggling States
  • The Colonial Legacy
  • Neo-Colonialism
  • The Nation-StateS Challenges And Competitors
  • Internal Challenges
  • External Challenges
  • In Focus: Terrorists
  • Organized Crime
  • Failed/Marginal States
  • Conclusion
  • 3 International Organizations
  • Introduction
  • Intergovernmental Organizations (Igos)
  • The Development Of Igos
  • League Of Nations
  • United Nations
  • World Trade Organization (Wto)
  • Regional Organizations
  • Product-Specific Igos
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
  • Types Of International Ngo
  • Ngo Activities And Effectiveness
  • Ngo Relationships With States And Multinational Corporations
  • Ngo Critics And Supporters
  • In Focus: Amnesty International
  • Conclusion
  • 4 Human Rights
  • Introduction
  • Where Do Human Rights Come From?
  • Schools Of Thought About The Origins Of Human Rights
  • Historical Background
  • Human Rights In The Modern Era
  • The Debate Over Rights
  • Negative And Positive Rights
  • Cultural Relativists Vs. Universalists
  • In Focus: What Is Torture?
  • How Are Human Rights Monitored And Enforced?
  • The Un And Other Human Rights Actors
  • Enforcement Mechanisms
  • Emerging Human Rights
  • The Right To Water
  • Sexual Rights
  • Dna Rights
  • Human Rights And Non-State Actors
  • Human Rights Abuses: Why They Affect Us All
  • Conclusion
  • 5 The Natural Environment
  • Introduction
  • Global Climate Change
  • Deforestation
  • In Focus: Chico Mendes And BrazilS Rubber-Tappers
  • Ozone Depletion
  • Oceans
  • Ongoing Global Environmental Challenges
  • Water
  • Air Pollution
  • Desertification
  • Disappearing Habitat And Species
  • Pesticides
  • Waste Production
  • Technology
  • Arms Production And Use
  • Miscellaneous Human Waste
  • Environmental Discrimination
  • International Environmental Protection Efforts
  • Conclusion
  • 6 Population And Consumption
  • Introduction
  • Global Population
  • Statistics And Projections
  • Fertility And Mortality
  • Demographic Transition
  • Population Pressures
  • Population And Pov.

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