Introduction to Global Studies - Softcover

McCormick, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1352003996 ISBN 13: 9781352003994

Publisher: Red Globe Pr, 2018

Synopsis

This textbook provides a multidisciplinary introduction to Global and International Studies. Offering unrivalled breadth and depth, it covers all the key dimensions of the topic, including broad introductions to international politics and economics, and focused surveys of topics from human rights and migration to conflict and the environment. John McCormick’s lucid writing style renders complex information understandable to all students. Full-colour photographs, maps, tables and figures bring the subject to life and innovative pedagogical features emphasize the importance of understanding perspectives and experiences different from one’s own worldview. 
Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate students worldwide who are taking introductory modules in Global and International Studies. The text can also be used by undergraduate students taking courses on Globalization.

About this title

About the Author

John McCormick is Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA, and is author of a number of Red Globe Press’s bestselling books in politics, including Comparative Government and Politics (with Rod Hague and Martin Harrop), Understanding the European Union and European Union Politics.

Review

‘A truly excellent textbook: up-to-date, lucid, and accompanied by a wealth of tables, maps, charts, and photographs. This is the perfect core text for an introductory course in global studies.’ – Gregory Freeze, Brandeis University, USA

‘Global studies is, by definition, an enormous subject area that encompasses the fields of international politics, economics, social anthropology and environmental issues. McCormick rises to the challenge of presenting the complexities of globalisation in a clear and well-structured manner. This is an excellent introductory text, which will also be of value to advanced undergraduate students.’ – Roy Smith, Nottingham Trent University, UK

‘A clear, logical, and strategic approach to an extremely complex discipline. McCormick’s Global Studies serves as a great foundation for any introductory examination of global citizenship and allows plenty of room for the instructor to fully illuminate the nuances with timely and relevant news and events.’ – Mary Poffenro, San Jose State University, USA

‘An excellent introduction to the all-encompassing field of global studies, which offers a succinct and solid foundation for any student.’ – Simon Shen, Chinese University of Hong Kong, S.A.R., China

‘A well-organized introduction to global studies that includes both an impressive span of key topics and a critical perspective of what global connections means in different contexts.’ – Per Knutsson, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Pr
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1352003996
• ISBN 13: 9781352003994
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336