Introducing Global Issues

by Michael T. Snarr (Editor)

How is new technology―cyberwarfare, drones, and more―affecting global security? Are the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals having an impact? What progress are governments making in dealing with climate change? Is there a viable solution to the Syrian refugee crisis? How do we reconcile the concepts of universal human rights and national sovereignty? These are among the difficult questions addressed in this new, fully revised and updated edition of Introducing Global Issues. The material has been successfully designed for readers with little or no prior knowledge of the topics covered. Each chapter provides an analytical overview of the issue addressed, identifies central actors and perspectives, and outlines past progress and future prospects. Discussion questions are posed to enhance students’ appreciation of the complexities involved, and suggestions for further reading additionally enrich the text.

Genres: Nonfiction, Political Science

391 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Topics are extremely varied and wide ranging (fine, since so is global studies), which is good for an introduction book like this. However, I wish it had a bit more of a sociological touch, as at sometimes this felt like the functionalist’s dictionary

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was set out to accomplish a very difficult task of trying to introduce the reader to the issues of globalization while trying to explain what globalization is since it encompasses so much. I think it did a good enough job as an introduction to globalization and to aware the reader of what has been going on for the past couple of decades or so and how global issues may impact you or anyone elese looking into the future.

Overall, I would recommend the book to others that are getting into economics, politics, or are just interested in global issues and what is being done or what could possibly be done. Please note that I read a newer edition (Sixth) than the one I am writing a review for and so the information in this specific one may be more dated than the one I read.

[Aaron Schuschu · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was very… perhaps the beginning of, I agree with the main point but get tired of hearing it. Something in the preachiness of it.