Table of Contents

Introduction 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

Promotional Information

A multidisciplinary introduction to Global and International Studies, offering broad overviews of international politics and economics, and focused surveys of topics including human rights, migration, conflict and the environment.

About the Author

John McCormick is Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA, and is author of a number of Red Globe Press’s bestselling books in politics, including Comparative Government and Politics (with Rod Hague and Martin Harrop), Understanding the European Union and European Union Politics.

Reviews

An 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*

The 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*