{"product_id":"introduction-to-global-studies-9781352013061","title":"Introduction to Global Studies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Global Studies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a succinct and authoritative introduction to the important issues and events of our rapidly changing world. It covers all of the key topics in the field, including introductions to history, culture, science, politics and economics, alongside focused surveys on pressing global matters such as human rights, migration, the climate emergency, and health and disease.With learning features that hone in on key themes and debates, such as \u003ci\u003eGlobal and Loca\u003c\/i\u003el and \u003ci\u003eNorth and South\u003c\/i\u003e boxes, this essential text will help you to navigate challenging issues. Full-colour photographs, figures and maps bring the subject to life. Ideal for students beginning courses on and related to global studies, this second edition offers:-A brand new chapter on health and disease, with additional coverage of Covid-19 incorporated throughout the book.-Increased coverage of inequality and gender, with a thematic focus on how inequalities are c\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding addition to global studies literature. It is readable, comprehensive and engaging, and this edition includes key updates to address current global issues such as Covid-19, making it an ideal textbook for students of international and global studies * Andrea Duffy, Colorado State University, USA *\u003cbr\u003eThe impressive breadth and depth of this book make it a must-read for students looking to build a strong foundation for success in global studies. McCormick has done an excellent job in creating an appealing mix of both theories, themes and empirics to help students open the kaleidoscope of globalization using a multidisciplinary and critical approach. * Xiang Zhang, Nottingham Trent University, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1. The rise of the global system 2. Population and resources  3. Science and technology 4. States and governments 5: Identity and culture  6: Global governance 7: Human rights 8: War, peace and security 9: The global economy 10: Trade 11: Migration 12: Health and disease  13: The global environment","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039347179863,"sku":"9781352013061","price":104.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781352013061.jpg?v=1750943395","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-global-studies-9781352013061","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}