Global Problems

Author : JoAnn Chirico
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544361253

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Global Problems, Global Solutions by JoAnn Chirico Pdf

Global Problems, Global Solutions: Prospects for a Better World by JoAnn Chirico approaches social problems from a global perspective with an emphasis on using one’s sociological imagination. Perfect for instructors who involve students in research, this text connects problems borne by individuals to regional, global, and historical forces, and stresses the importance of evidence in forming opinions and policies addressing social issues. The book introduces readers to the complexities of the major problems that confront us today such as violent conflict, poverty, climate change, human trafficking and other issues that we encounter in our lives. It book concludes with a chapter on politics and government, underscoring the need for good governance at all levels–and cooperation among many layers of government–to build a better world.

Author : Susan Park
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107077218

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International Organisations and Global Problems by Susan Park Pdf

Analyses the effectiveness of international organisations as problem solvers of key issues in global politics.

Author : Jean-francois Rischard
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780465004416

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High Noon by Jean-francois Rischard Pdf

In this age of instant communication and biotechnology, on this ever-smaller planet, what kinds of problems have we created for ourselves? How do we tackle them in a world where the accustomed methods used by nation-states may be reaching their natural limits?In High Noon, J. F. Rischard challenges us to take a new approach to the twenty most important and urgent global problems of the twenty-first century. Rischard finds their common thread: we don't have an effective way of dealing with the problems that our increasingly crowded, interconnected world creates. Our difficulties belong to the future, but our means of solving them belong to the past.Rischard proposes new vehicles for global problem-solving that are startling and persuasive. With its clear-eyed urgency and refreshing specificity, High Noon is an agenda-setting book that everyone who cares about the future must read.

Author : John L. Seitz,Kristen A. Hite
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470655641

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Global Issues by John L. Seitz,Kristen A. Hite Pdf

Extensively revised and updated, the new Fourth Edition of Global Issues: An Introduction offers a unique approach to the most important environmental, economic, social, and political concerns of modern life. Revised and updated to reflect the latest global developments Examines the most important environmental, economic, social, and political concerns of modern life The only book of its kind to use the concept of development to illustrate how different global issues are interrelated Includes a new section on nuclear energy Chapter boxes examine ways that individuals can have a positive impact on the issues examined within the text Key features include a glossary of terms; guides to further reading, media, and Internet resources; and suggestions for discussing and studying the material

Author : Todd Sandler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521587492

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Global Challenges by Todd Sandler Pdf

Using simple economic reasoning, this book analyzes a broad range of global challenges including global warming, ozone shield depletion, acid rain, nuclear waste disposal, revolution dispersion, international terrorism, disease eradication, population growth, tropical deforestation, and peacemaking. These challenges are put into perspective in terms of scientific, economic, and political considerations. This book is intended for a wide audience drawn from the social sciences. It should also interest the general reader who wants to learn about global challenges.

Author : Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1107679338

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How Much Have Global Problems Cost the World? by Bjørn Lomborg Pdf

There are often blanket claims that the world is facing more problems than ever but there is a lack of empirical data to show where things have deteriorated or in fact improved. In this book, some of the world's leading economists discuss ten problems that have blighted human development, ranging from malnutrition, education, and climate change, to trade barriers and armed conflicts. Costs of the problems are quantified in percent of GDP, giving readers a unique opportunity to understand the development of each problem over the past century and the likely development into the middle of this century, and to compare the size of the challenges. For example: how bad was air pollution in 1900? How has it deteriorated and what about the future? Did climate change cost more than malnutrition in 2010? This pioneering initiative to provide answers to many of these questions will undoubtedly spark debate amongst a wide readership.

Author : Richard Howard Robbins,Rachel Dowty
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : Capitalism
ISBN : 0134732790

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism by Richard Howard Robbins,Rachel Dowty Pdf

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For courses in global issues and cultural anthropology. Examine the development and impact of capitalism on global systems The 7th Edition of Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism follows the path of capitalism from its roots over 500 years ago to its current status in the world. Emerging from Western Europe and expanding to the United States and the rest of the world, capitalism and the systems that have contested it have impacted the economic, political, and social forces that dominate readers' lives. The authors draw on a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, history, economics, sociology, and more, to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the problems with capitalism and actionable ways to solve them. The 7th Edition provides updated content that reflects the changes in the world since the last edition and introduces the content in a reader-friendly and engaging way.

Author : P.J. Simmons,Chantal de Jonge Oudraat
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 783 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780870033360

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Managing Global Issues by P.J. Simmons,Chantal de Jonge Oudraat Pdf

Globalization is pushing to the fore a wide variety of global problems that demand urgent policy attention. Managing Global Issues provides a comprehensive comparative assessment of international efforts to manage global problems. It identifies and explains successes and failures of such efforts, examines the roles of different actors, and outlines lessons that may guide future action by governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. The volume's 16 case studies examine organized crime, drugs, corruption, human rights, labor rights, health, trade, financial markets, development assistance, the environment, the global commons, communications, weapons of mass destruction, conventional weapons, internal conflicts, and refugees. Managing Global Issues is the result of an international multidisciplinary research team composed of experts in specific global issue areas. The book's broad scope, numerous case studies and its rigorous comparative analytical framework offers a unique and valuable contribution to the rapidly growing literature on global governance. Contributors include Vinod K. Aggarwal (University of California, Berkeley), Thomas Bernauer (University of Zürich), William Drake (Carnegie Endowment), Octavio Gómez-Dantés (National Institute of Public Health, Mexico), Catherine Gwin (World Bank), Peter M. Haas (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), Christopher C. Joyner (Georgetown University), Brian Langille (University of Toronto), Robert E. Litan (Brookings Institution), Kathleen Newland (Carnegie Endowment), Peter Richardson (Transparency International), Peter H. Sand (Institute of International Law, Munich), Dinah L. Shelton (Notre Dame Law School), Timothy D. Sisk (University of Denver), Joanna Spear (King's College, London), and Phil Williams (University of Pittsburgh).

Author : J. F. Rischard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015054464634

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High Noon: 20 Global Issues, 20 Years To Solve Them by J. F. Rischard Pdf

An acclaimed economist challenges us to solve the problems of the twenty-first century with a new kind of global governance

Author : V I Grover
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439842867

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Water by V I Grover Pdf

Water is one of the most essential element for the survival of living beings. With the increase in demand and decreasing quality and quantity, water has become one of the major issues and problems in the world today. It is unevenly distributed geographically and temporally, resulting in surpluses for some people and a threat for others. This book c

Author : Victor George,Robert M. Page
Publisher : Polity
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780745629520

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Global Social Problems by Victor George,Robert M. Page Pdf

Suggesting ways in which global social problems could be dealt with through global social policy, this work provides an introduction to a wide range of social problems and their relation to the global era, such as AIDS, poverty and racism.

Author : Vinay Kumar Bhargava
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780821367322

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Global Issues for Global Citizens by Vinay Kumar Bhargava Pdf

Written by 27 World Bank experts, this book draws on the Bank's unique global capabilities and experience to promote an understanding of key global issues that cannot be solved by any one nation alone in an increasingly interconnected world. It describes the forces that are shaping public and private action to address these issues and highlights the Bank's own work in these areas. Covering four broad themes (global economy, global human development, global environment, and global governance), this comprehensive volume provides an introduction to today's most pressing global issues -- from pove.

Author : Bjørn Lomborg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521517218

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Global Crises, Global Solutions by Bjørn Lomborg Pdf

In this book leading economists evaluate how the world can best spend money to combat the world's biggest problems.

Author : Philippines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gazettes
ISBN : UOM:39015050673584

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Official Gazette by Philippines Pdf

Author : Scott Sernau
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478648222

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Global Problems by Scott Sernau Pdf

Scott Sernau’s clear writing and vivid examples help readers to understand their role as global citizens. Part one begins with the challenges of inequality in life chances, wages and work, and gender and education; inequality lies at the heart of many global problems. Part two focuses on conflict and violence—from crime to politics, terrorism to war—with an emphasis on connections of violence to social justice and human rights. Part three looks at sustainability and the problems of urbanization, crowding, and environmental destruction. Each chapter begins with a “Global Encounters” vignette that provides examples of college students encountering striking situations and being asked to think about broader implications. Though people across the globe lead seemingly very different lives, the author emphasizes interconnectedness, with discussions of the local–global connection. Chapters explore social problems by considering key theories, both classical and contemporary, and by providing enough history to understand the background of contemporary issues. The book’s approach is both multinational and multidisciplinary. Chapters conclude with positive possibilities for global change. While problems are substantial, many people are working to make a difference, and this book offers an invitation to participate. In addition to “Key Ideas” and “For Review and Discussion,” every chapter concludes with “Making Connections” that offers reliable websites for more information and “Making a Difference,” which provides options for involvement. These sections can form the basis for assignments, for further study, or for class or group projects.