You Decide!: Controversial Global Issues - Softcover

Drachman, Edward; Shank, Alan; Cunningham, Karla; Grace, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742508226 ISBN 13: 9780742508224

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

You Decide!: Controversial Global Issues is the most innovative global politics textbook available. Using the case study method, veteran political scientists Edward Drachman and Alan Shank clearly explain timely issues while providing the perfect format for classroom discussion. The book touches on nearly every facet of international relations today, including terrorism, global warming, child labor, and AIDS. Each case study includes the background of the controversy, possible policy options, and insights into future developments. Decisions are left open to the student, with key points to consider, discussion questions, class activities, and suggestions for further reading to guide debate and analysis. Designed for use in a wide variety of classrooms, You Decide! lets you have the final word.

About this title

About the Author:

Edward Drachman is professor of political science at the State University of New York at Geneseo where he teaches international relations, and is the co-author (with Alan Shank) of You Decide! Controversial Cases in American Politics. Alan Shank is professor emeritus of political science at the State University of New York at Geneseo. Karla Cunningham is assistant professor of political science and co-director of the International Relations Major at SUNY Geneseo. Jeremy Grace is visiting professor of international relations at SUNY Geneseo and a consultant to the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.

Review:

You Decide!: is a wonderful teaching tool―both engaging and erudite, with well balanced essays that permit and provoke sharp debate. Topics range from terror―and how to deal with it―to child labor and global warming. Thus, 'Global issues' are defined broadly. as they should be. Each chapter includes deep-probing discussion questions and interesting class exercises. Suggestions for further reading and websites range far and wide. (Walter Clemens)

You Decide!: Controversial Global Issues will be a welcome addition to introductory international relations courses. The authors present sophisticated combinations of theory and fact. The questions examined are questions that students are already asking and this book gives the framework for the students to provide informed answers. (Andrea M. Lopez, Susquehanna University)

A powerful pedagogical resource. Highly recommended for instruction. (Charles W. Kegley Jr., University of South Carolina)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0742508226
• ISBN 13: 9780742508224
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304