Introduction to Global Studies by McCormick, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Brief Contents Long Contents Illustrations and Features About the Author Tour of the Book Summary of the Book Online Resources List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction

What is global studies? The world as a community of 100 people Some notes on this book’s approach

1. History

The emergence of the modern world World war and the end of empire The Cold War The new global system Globalization

2. Population and Resources

The global population Feeding the world The new urban majority Natural resources Meeting our energy needs Managing forests and oceans

3. Identity and Culture

Identity and worldview Understanding culture Accounting for race and ethnicity The changing place of religion

4. Science and Technology

Science, technology, and global change The state of global health The globalization of disease The digital revolution Information, communication, and tourism

5. States and Government

Understanding states States vs. nations The evolution of states Understanding government Challenges to the state

6. Law and International Organizations

Understanding global governance International law International organizations Non-state actors Regional integration

7. Human Rights

Understanding human rights The evolution of rights The expansion of rights The global human rights regime Comparing records on human rights

8. Economy

Understanding the global economy The changing global economic landscape The global financial regime Wealth and its effects Poverty and its effects

9. Trade

Understanding trade The evolution of global trade The changing global trading landscape The global trade regime Free trade Trade and inequality

10. Migration

Understanding migration The causes of migration The global refugee problem The global migration regime The effects of migration

11. Environment

Understanding the environment The global environmental regime Biodiversity Climate change

12. War and Peace

Understanding war The causes of war Understanding peace The conditions needed for peace The global security regime Terrorism

Conclusions: Future directions in global studies Glossary Bibliography Index

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