Introducing Global Issues

by Mihael T. & Snarr Snarr, Michael T. (Ed.) T. Snarr, D. Neil Snarr (Editor)

Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Introducing Global Issues explores the challenging contemporary issues of conflict and security, the global economy, development, and the environment. Notable features of the new edition include: a discussion of the war in Iraq; a stronger focus on global security and terrorism; an expanded discussion of concepts of identity; an engagement with the debate over free trade; thorough coverage of current environmental concerns; 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 issues addressed, identifies the 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

293 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.