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Global issues: an introduction/ Kristen A. Hite and John L. Seitz, authors

By:

Hite, Kristen A [author.]

Contributor(s):

Seitz, John L, 1931- [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781119538486
9781119538523

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Global issuesDDC classification:

2021 DC 338.9 H637

LOC classification:

HD82

Summary: "Global Issues is an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to the major environmental and development issues confronting the modern world. Spanning disciplines such as political science, economics, sociology, ecology, international relations, and development studies, this popular textbook enables students to develop a broad perspective on the relationships between nations, society, corporations, and the environment in various contexts. Exploring issues surrounding wealth, poverty, inequality, climate change, natural resources, pollution, technology, and others, the text illustrates the importance of global solutions to the issues facing increasingly interdependent nations around the world. This sixth edition has been extensively revised to ensure contemporary relevance, featuring updated case studies and compelling research on food security, poverty, and the impact of climate change on development. New discussions explore energy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, differences in the social and economic conditions of rich and poor countries, and environmental trends. Providing an integrated, multidisciplinary perspective"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Circulation	UM Digos College - LIC	Circulation	DC 338.9 H637 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		26357

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Includes appendices, glossary and index.

"Global Issues is an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to the major environmental and development issues confronting the modern world. Spanning disciplines such as political science, economics, sociology, ecology, international relations, and development studies, this popular textbook enables students to develop a broad perspective on the relationships between nations, society, corporations, and the environment in various contexts. Exploring issues surrounding wealth, poverty, inequality, climate change, natural resources, pollution, technology, and others, the text illustrates the importance of global solutions to the issues facing increasingly interdependent nations around the world. This sixth edition has been extensively revised to ensure contemporary relevance, featuring updated case studies and compelling research on food security, poverty, and the impact of climate change on development. New discussions explore energy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, differences in the social and economic conditions of rich and poor countries, and environmental trends. Providing an integrated, multidisciplinary perspective"-- Provided by publisher.

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