Introducing Global Issues

Introduces students to the challenging contemporary issues of conflict and security, the global economy, development, and the environment. Contents Tables and Figures Preface 1 Introducing Globalization and Global Issues PART I Conflict and Security 2 Weapons Proliferation and Conflict 3 Nationalism 4 Globalization and Human Rights 5 Global Security and Insecurity: Responses to Terrorism and Other Threats PART 2. The Global Economy 6 Free Trade vs. Protectionism: Values and Controversies 7 International Capital Flows and Institutions 8 Poverty in a Global Economy PART 3 Development 9 Population and Migration 10 Women and Development 11 Children 12 Health PART 4 The Environment 13 Sustainable Development 14 Protection of the Atmospheric Commons 15 Conflict and Cooperation over Natural Resources PART 5 Conclusion 16 Future Prospects Acronyms Bibliography The Contributors Index About the Book