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20 Global Issues: A Handbook
This is a collection of 20 longform essays on diverse global issues written for those who are keen to know what are the big issues and ideas shaping the global politics but do not have the time to search the internet for their comprehensive understanding.
Ranging from globalisation and Syrian crises on the one hand and Clash of Civilisation and End of History on the other, these essays cover topics about which almost everyone has rudimentary knowledge but is unable to explain it. For example, terrorism, privatisation, corruption, agrarian reforms etc are few of the topics which everyone talks about but will not be able to discuss them systematically. We have tried to provide enough material in these essays for him/her to do that
Einstein once stated that “If you cannot explain it to a 6-year-old, you do not know it yourself”. Well, these are not for 6 years olds but for anyone who is keen to learn about global issues in proper perspective. Result of exhaustive research, these essays present in layman’s language the basics of each issue and discard the trivial.
In the presence of so much material available on the internet or in printed form, the logical question to ask is “What is new in this book?”. Well, two things only- ease of understanding the complex global issues and easy to remember the main points for answering the questions in the examination or during any discussion. Although no claim of originality of material; however, you will notice our contributions to the literature on various issues discussed
Ranging from globalisation and Syrian crises on the one hand and Clash of Civilisation and End of History on the other, these essays cover topics about which almost everyone has rudimentary knowledge but is unable to explain it. For example, terrorism, privatisation, corruption, agrarian reforms etc are few of the topics which everyone talks about but will not be able to discuss them systematically. We have tried to provide enough material in these essays for him/her to do that
Einstein once stated that “If you cannot explain it to a 6-year-old, you do not know it yourself”. Well, these are not for 6 years olds but for anyone who is keen to learn about global issues in proper perspective. Result of exhaustive research, these essays present in layman’s language the basics of each issue and discard the trivial.
In the presence of so much material available on the internet or in printed form, the logical question to ask is “What is new in this book?”. Well, two things only- ease of understanding the complex global issues and easy to remember the main points for answering the questions in the examination or during any discussion. Although no claim of originality of material; however, you will notice our contributions to the literature on various issues discussed
266 pages, ebook
Published April 6, 2018
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May 8, 2018
Global Issues is a collection of 20 essays on diverse global issues.If you actually like reading global issues and clueless on where to start this is exactly where you should be.This collection is well researched and grasp of global issues is amazing. My favorite essays were
Sources of Soviet Conduct by George Kennon-A Critique
End of History by Francis Fukuyama-A Critique
The Clash of Civilisations? By Samuel P Huntington-A Critique
The Coming Anarchy by Robert D Kaplan-A Critique
Meanwhile knowledge was oozing out from every part.Must read for students.
Sources of Soviet Conduct by George Kennon-A Critique
End of History by Francis Fukuyama-A Critique
The Clash of Civilisations? By Samuel P Huntington-A Critique
The Coming Anarchy by Robert D Kaplan-A Critique
Meanwhile knowledge was oozing out from every part.Must read for students.
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