TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hite,Kristen A.
AU  - Seitz,John L.
TI  - Global issues: an introduction
SN  - 9781119538486
AV  - HD82 
U1  - 2021 DC 338.9
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Hoboken, NJ
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell
KW  - Economic development
KW  - Economic history
KW  - 1945-
KW  - Developing countries
KW  - Economic policy
KW  - Economic conditions
N1  - Includes appendices, glossary and index
N2  - "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"--
ER  -