Global Perspectives A Handbook for Understanding Global Issues

Name: Global Perspectives A Handbook for Understanding Global Issues
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ISBN: 9780131892606

ISBN-10: 0131892606

ISBN-13: 9780131892606

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Ann Kelleher, Laura Klein

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For courses in International Relations and any social science course that is designed to introduce students to world issues, in departments of anthropology, sociology, history, or political science. This book provides a multidisciplinary vocabulary for explaining general issues and trends facing the contemporary world involving cultural diversity, economic development, the natural environment, and international peace and violence. It affords equal time to the analysis of global issues using alternative perspectives. Eight major case studiesone for each of the central issues exploredencourage the application of concepts and perspectives presented in the narrative. It is the perfect…

Book details

List price: $60.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.660

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Introduction to the Modern World


Perceptions of the World


The Physical World


The Political World


The Ethnic World


Emergence of the Modern World


The World in 1350


Early European Expansion - 1400s to early 1600


Later European Expansion 1600s to early 1900s


Definition of the Modern State


Trends of the Post World War II World


US Leadership


The Soviet Challenge


The End of Colonialism


Increasing Interconnections


Globalization


Exponential Increases in International Economic Transactions


Integration of International/Global Economic Decision Making


Strengthened Political International Governmental Organizations


Increases in International Non-governmental Contacts and Communication



Ethniticity and Global Diversity


Culture: The Definition of Humanity


Culture Change


Culture and Economic Adaptations


Cultures, Sub-Cultures and Other Cultural Classifications


Ethnic Groups


Indigenous Peoples


Immigration


"Races."


Gender


Classes


Reactions to Diversity


Ethnocentrism


Cultural Relativity


Racism and Sexism


Case Study: Female Genital Surgery


Ethnocentrism


Gender/Sex


Summary



Perspectives on Ethnicity and Global Diversity


Globalism


Assimilation


Acculturation


Syncretism


State Primacy


Patriotism


Subjugation