Global politics a new introduction
Provide a completely original way of teaching and learning about world politics. The book engages directly with the issues in global politics that students are most interested in, helping them to understand the key questions and theories and also to develop a critical and inquiring perspective. Comp...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Routledge
[2014]
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| Edition: | Second edition |
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| Call Number : | JC 319 .G595 2014 |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- How do we begin to think about the world?
- What happens if we don't take nature for granted?
- Can we save the planet?
- Who do we think we are?
- Ho do religious beliefs affect politics?
- Why do we obey?
- How do we find out what's going on in the world?
- How does the way we use the Internet make a difference?
- Why is people's movement restricted?
- Why is the world divided territorially?
- How do people come to identify with nations?
- Does the nation-state work?
- Is democracy a good idea?
- Do colonialism and slavery belong to the past?
- How does colonialism work?
- How is the world organized economically?
- Is the financial crisis part of everyday life?
- Why are some people better off than others?
- How can we end proverty?
- Why do some people think they know what is good for others?
- Why does politics turn to violence?
- What counts as violence?
- What makes the world dangerous?
- What can we do to stop people harming others?
- Can we move beyond conflict?
- Who has rights?
- Conclusion: what can we do to change the world?