Global Issues

[b]An introduction to the most important issues facing an increasingly globalized world with this thoroughly updated and revised sixth edition.[/b] [i]Global Issues [/i]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 reso…