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Exploring social problems on a global scale

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.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:

• Understand social problems on a global scale – from inequalities to sustainability
• See the interconnections of the world and people throughout the world
• Learn about issues with a multinational and multidisciplinary approach, so readers will be able to have a broader understanding of the subject

Global Problems: Pearson New International Edition

• Table of Contents


• 1. Introduction: The Global Century


• 2. Class: A World of Rich and Poor


• 3. Work and Trade: The Global Assembly Line


• 4. Gender and Family: Overburdened Women and Displaced Men


• 5. Ethnicity and Religion: Deep Roots and Unholy Hate


• 6. Democracy and Human Rights: Having Our Say


• 7. Education: Access and Success


• 8. Population and Health: Only the Poor Die Young


• 9. Crime: Fear in the Streets


• 10. War: States of Terror


• 11. Urbanization: Cities without Limits


• 12. Technology and Energy: Prometheus?s Fire or Pandora?s Box?


• 13. Ecology: How Much Can One Planet Take?


• 14. References


• Index


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