Introducing Global Issues

The half-decade since the 6th edition of Introducing Global Issues appeared has seen enormous th changes in the international arena, perhaps most notably a move away from multilateral approaches to solving global problemsclimate change, the covid pandemic, conflict-driven migration, and more. Both the impact of those changes and possible paths to collaborative problem solving are at the center of this new, fully revised and updated edition of the text. The material has been successfully designed for readers with little or no prior knowledge of the topics covered. 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 further reading additionally enrich the text. CONTENTS: Exploring Global IssuesM.T. Snarr. DIMENSIONS OF CONFLICT AND SECURITY. Global Security in the Twenty-First CenturyJ.S. Lantis and M.T. Snarr. The Continuing Threat of Weapons ProliferationJ.S. Lantis. Nationalism and the Clash of IdentitiesL.M. Kassem and A.N. Talbott. Ensuring Human RightsA.N. Talbott and D.N. Snarr. Ensuring Global HealthC.L. Young, J.M. Eiser, and M.D. Newman. Ensuring Food SecurityC.H. Cockerill. Conflict over Natural ResourcesD.S. Davenport and M.M.C. Beaudoin, with A. Ingram. DIMENSIONS OF THE GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY. The Power of Ideas in the Global Political EconomyL.A. Hastings and R. Dowd. Politics, Economics, and TradeG. Saglam and C. Hankla. Strategies for Development in a Globalized WorldC.L. Brown and M.D. Shea. Challenges of Population Growth and MigrationE.P. Kraly et al. Women's Equality and DevelopmentJ. Dye and L.D. Jenkins. Pathways to Sustainable DevelopmentP.S. Chasek. Seeking Solutions to Climate ChangeE. Wirzba. CONCLUSION. Future ProspectsM.T. Snarr and M.L. Canfield.