Global Problems: The Search for Equity, Peace, and Sustainability 3rd Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0205841775
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0205841776
• Author: Scott Sernau

This text uses social science perspectives to examine the various dimensions of globalization, the social problems of inequality, war and violence, and environmental sustainability that are occurring on a global scale.

Clear writing and vivid examples help students to better understand their role as global citizens. The book was designed for courses such as Global Issues, Contemporary Problems, Social Problems, Social Stratification, World Cultures, and Social Change.

Table contents:

Part I: Seeking an Equitable World: Issues of Inequality

Chapter 1: Class: A World of Rich and Poor

Chapter 2: Work: The Global Assembly Line

Chapter 3: Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men

Chapter 4: Education: Access and Success

Part II: Seeking a Peaceful World: Issues of ConflictChapter 5: Crime: Fear in the Streets

Chapter 6: War: States of Terror

Chapter 7: Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say

Chapter 8: Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate

Part III: Seeking a Sustainable World: Environmental IssuesChapter 9: Urbanization: Cities without Limits

Chapter 10: Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young

Chapter 11: Technology and Energy: Prometheus’s Fire or Pandora’s Box?

Chapter 12: Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?