Introducing Global Issues

Praise for the previous editions:

“Since I began assigning Introducing Global Issues, my students have been much more involved in the course.... A valuable resource.” ―Jeffrey P. Blick, Georgia College and State University

“A balanced, in-depth introduction to the intertwined nature of modern global issues.” ―Ralph G. Carter, Texas Christian University

Skillfully designed for readers with little or no prior knowledge of the topics covered, this thoroughly updated edition of Introducing Global Issues both introduces and helps students to make sense of the most pressing global issues of our time―climate change, weapons proliferation, populist authoritarianism, the war in Gaza, conflict-driven migration, sustainable development, and much more.

Each chapter provides an analytical overview of the issue addressed, identifies central actors and perspectives, and outlines past progress and future prospects. Discussion questions are posed to enhance students’ appreciation of the complexities involved, and suggestions for additional reading further enrich the text.

CONTENTS:

• Exploring Global Issues in a Contentious Environment―M.T. Snarr.
• DIMENSIONS OF CONFLICT AND SECURITY.
• Global Security in the Twenty-First Century―J.S. Lantis and M.T. Snarr.
• The Continuing Threat of Weapons Proliferation―J.S. Lantis.
• Nationalism Identiy, and Conflict―L.M. Kassem.
• Ensuring Human Rights―A.N. Talbott.
• Ensuring Global Health― J.M. Eisner, C.L. Young, and R. Young.
• Ensuring Food Security― Tania Burgos-Hernandez and C.H. Cockerill.
• Confronting Conflict over Natural Resources―M.M.C. Beaudoin and D.S. Davenport. 
• DIMENSIONS OF THE GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY.
• The Power of Ideas in the Global Political Economy―L.A. Hastings.
• Politics, Economics, and Trade―G. Saglam.
• Strategies for Development in a Globalized World―C.L. Brown and M.D. Shea. 
• Population Growth and Global Migration―S. Bryant and P. Srivastava.
• Evolving Strategies for Women’s Equality and Development―J. Dye and L.D. Jenkins.
• Pathways to Sustainable Development―P.S. Chasek.
• Seeking Solutions to Climate Change―E. Wirzba.
• CONCLUSION.
• Assessing Future Prospects―M.T. Snarr and M.L. Canfield.

Michael T. Snarr is professor of political science at Wilmington College.