Introduction to Global Studies
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Beschreibung
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.
- Clarity of presentation: John McCormick has a proven track record of distilling a large amount of information into a manageable form
- Offers both breadth and depth: covers the topics that the vast majority of courses will cover as well as a unique chapter on migration
- A full-colour text, replete with figures, tables, timelines, maps and photographs
- Pedagogically-sophisticated: ‘North and South’ and ‘Global and Local’ features support the book's underlying theme of global understanding and cooperation.
- A comprehensive selection of online resources on the market
- Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject
- Remarkably balanced and free of bias, making it a suitable text for students from all backgrounds from around the world
PRIMARY MARKET:
An essential adoption on undergraduate Introduction to Global or International Studies (GIS) modules taught as part of a social sciences degree.
SECONDARY
An essential / one of two adoption on undergraduate courses on Globalization taught as part of a social sciences degree.
An essential / one of two adoption on undergraduate courses on Introduction to International Relations or Global Politics taught as part of a Politics or International Relations degree.
Autor*in
John McCormick
Themen in »Introduction to Global Studies«
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