Pearson - Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture, 2/E

Pearson

Always Learning

Browse by discipline

Humanities & Social Sciences

Math & Science

Professional & Career

Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture, 2/E
Richard J. Payne, Illinois State University

ISBN-10: 0205663044
ISBN-13: 9780205663040

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 368 pp
Published: 07/24/2008

Print this content

In this section:

Description

From human rights, terrorism, and weapons proliferation to climate change, global trade, and pandemics, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This text focuses on global affairs that transcend state boundaries and are transforming the international system. Designed for global issues or international relations courses, it is the only text of its kind to put complex issues into comprehensive context, thereby explaining the growing economic, political, and culture interdependence visible in the headlines and students’ lives.

Features

Provides a theoretical framework to facilitate students’ understanding of specific issues in Chapter 1, “Global Issues: The Challenge of Globalization.”

Explores the political, economic, and cultural dimension of each issue, placing it in the broader context of globalization and individual human experience.

Encourages students to engage complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills through “You Decide” boxes and discussion questions in every chapter.

Reinforces students’ understanding of concepts through a marginal glossary and end-of-chapter summaries.

Incorporates numerous maps, photographs, and tables to enliven the text and put issues into deeper context.

Enables students to explore issues by providing websites and addresses for major organizations and groups involved with the issue.

Uses a conversational writing style and numerous examples to make the discussion of global issues accessible to students and easier to relate to their lives.

New To This Edition

A new chapter on weapons proliferation discusses the growth of small arms like the AK-47 and weapons of mass destructions as well the historical and current efforts to limit their spread and use.
Each chapter is updated with the latest scholarship and political developments, including:

o         Transitions to democracy

o         Women leaders in politics

o         Global inequality

o         Global financial problems

o         U.S. involvement in Iraq

o         Political instability in Pakistan

o         Conflict in Darfur

o         The emergence of a more assertive Russia

A new test bank written by the author includes multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions for every chapter in Global Issues.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Global Issues: Challenges of Globalization

Chapter 2. The Struggle for Primacy in a Global Society

Chapter 3. Human Rights

Chapter 4. Promoting Democracy

Chapter 5. Global Terrorism

Chapter 6. Weapons Proliferation

Chapter 7. Global Trade

Chapter 8. Global Inequality

Chapter 9. Environmental Issues

Chapter 10. Population and Migration

Chapter 11. Global Crime

Chapter 12. The Globalization of Disease

Chapter 13. Cultural Clashes and Conflict Resolution

Courses

Introduction to International Relations [COMPREHENSIVE TEXTS] (Political Science)
Global Issues/ Globalization [COMPREHENSIVE TEXTS] (Political Science)

Next Edition(s)

Global Issues, 3/E
Payne
©2011 | Longman | Paper; 368 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205779085 | ISBN-13: 9780205779086
Net price: $58.20 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts looks at global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.

SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR COURSES: This and every Longman book is authoritative, current, effective, and supported. Browse our catalog at www.pearsonhighered.com/polisci.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info
Global Issues, 3/E
Payne
©2011 | Longman | Paper; 368 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205779085 | ISBN-13: 9780205779086
Net price: $58.20 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts looks at global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.

SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR COURSES: This and every Longman book is authoritative, current, effective, and supported. Browse our catalog at www.pearsonhighered.com/polisci.
More Info
Global Issues, 4/E
Payne
©2013 | Longman | Paper; 352 pp | Estimated Availability : 02/03/2012
ISBN-10: 0205854591 | ISBN-13: 9780205854592
Suggested retail price: $76.67 Net price: $57.50 (What's this?)Brief Description |
From democratization, human rights, and global finance to terrorism, pandemics, and climate change, Global Issues is a current and topical look at the forces driving globalization.

This texts surveys global problems that transcend boundaries and are challenging the international system. For global issues or international relations courses, this is the only text of its kind to place complex issues into comprehensive context and thus explain the growing political, economic, and cultural interdependence visible in the headlines and in students’ lives.
More Info

Print this content

In this section:

Author Bios

Richard J. Payne is Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government at Illinois State University.

Backcover Copy

GLOBAL ISSSUES
Politics, Economics, and Culture
Second Edition

Richard J. Payne

From human rights and terrorism to climate change and pandemics, Global Issues provides an overview of the forces driving globalization. It focuses on global affairs that transcend state boundaries and are transforming the international system. Designed as a core or supplemental text for global issues or international relations courses, it puts complex issues into comprehensive context, thereby explaining the growing economic, political, and cultural interdependence that is visible in the news headlines and in students’ everyday lives. Each chapter has been updated to reflect the latest scholarship in the field and the most recent political developments.

The Second Edition includes:

Weapons proliferation
Transitions to democracy
Women leaders in politics
Global inequality
Global financial problems
U.S. involvement in Iraq
Political instability in Pakistan
Conflict in Darfur
The emergence of a more assertive Russia

Visit us at www.pearsonhighered.com

Print this content

In this section:

Instructor Resources

Downloadable Instructor Resources
Other Instructor Resources

Course & Discipline Resources

For Introduction to International Relations
For the Political Science Discipline

Test Bank (Download only) for Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture, 2/E
Payne
©2009 | Longman | On-line Supplement | Live
ISBN-10: 0205666019 | ISBN-13: 9780205666010

Show Downloadable Files

More Info

For Introduction to International Relations

Longman Atlas of World Issues (from the Penguin Atlas series)
Art
©2005 | Longman | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321224655 | ISBN-13: 9780321224651
Suggested retail price: $0.00Net price: $0.00 (What's this?)More Info

Study Card for International Relations
Pearson Longman
©2004 | Longman | Study Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321292316 | ISBN-13: 9780321292315
Suggested retail price: $10.80Net price: $8.10 (What's this?)More Info

For the Political Science Discipline

Teaching Matters: Engaging Students in the Study of American Government
Shea
©2011 | Longman | Paper; 208 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205825613 | ISBN-13: 9780205825615
Suggested retail price: $0.00Net price: $0.00 (What's this?)

Show Downloadable Files

More Info

Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002 | Longman | Paper; 128 pp | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0205319742 | ISBN-13: 9780205319749
Suggested retail price: $43.80Net price: $32.85 (What's this?)More Info

CPS RF Classroom Performance System
eInstruction
©2010 | Longman | Electronic Supplement | Available
ISBN-10: 020577864X | ISBN-13: 9780205778645
More Info

Georgia (Longman State Politics Series), 2/E
Sewell & Walton
©2011 | Longman | Paper; 64 pp | Estimated Availability : 12/15/2010
ISBN-10: 0205734405 | ISBN-13: 9780205734405
Suggested retail price: $0.00Net price: $0.00 (What's this?)More Info

iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008 | Longman | Electronic Supplement | Available
ISBN-10: 0205594506 | ISBN-13: 9780205594504
More Info

InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005 | Longman | Electronic Supplement | Available
ISBN-10: 0205436951 | ISBN-13: 9780205436958
More Info

Longman Atlas of World Issues, 2/E
Pearson
©2012 | Longman | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205780202 | ISBN-13: 9780205780204
Suggested retail price: $0.00Net price: $0.00 (What's this?)More Info

MySearchLab -- Standalone Access Card
Pearson
©2010 | Longman | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205699413 | ISBN-13: 9780205699414
Net price: $30.90 (What's this?)More Info

Penguin State of the World Atlas, The
Smith
©2008 | Longman | Paper | Estimated Availability : 06/01/2009
ISBN-10: 0205770002 | ISBN-13: 9780205770007
Suggested retail price: $15.33Net price: $11.50 (What's this?)More Info

Politics
Aristotle
©1991 | Longman | Paper | Estimated Availability : 08/31/2005
ISBN-10: 0321419715 | ISBN-13: 9780321419712
Suggested retail price: $10.00Net price: $7.50 (What's this?)More Info

ResearchNavigator.com Guide
Allyn & Bacon
©2007 | Longman | Paper; 48 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205517196 | ISBN-13: 9780205517190
Suggested retail price: $0.00Net price: $0.00 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Avoiding Plagiarism
Stern
©2007 | Longman | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321446895 | ISBN-13: 9780321446893
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with APA Documentation: Updated for APA Sixth Edition, 2/E
Anderson, Carrell & Widdifield
©2010 | Longman | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205795811 | ISBN-13: 9780205795819
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with MLA Documentation, Update Edition
Greer
©2010 | Longman | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205715117 | ISBN-13: 9780205715114
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Practicing Peer Review
Trim
©2007 | Longman | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321448480 | ISBN-13: 9780321448484
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentations
Cox
©2007 | Longman | Paper; 96 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205505457 | ISBN-13: 9780205505456
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Procrastination
Hoffman
©2008 | Longman | Paper; 64 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205582117 | ISBN-13: 9780205582112
Net price: $7.95 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Researching Online
Munger & Campbell
©2007 | Longman | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321445317 | ISBN-13: 9780321445315
Suggested retail price: $9.80Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Study Skills
Pearson Longman
©2007 | Longman | Paper; 72 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321447360 | ISBN-13: 9780321447364
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Using a Handbook
Murray
©2009 | Longman | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205563848 | ISBN-13: 9780205563845
Net price: $7.35 (What's this?)More Info

Print this content

Give your students a choice! PearsonChoices products are designed to give your students more value and flexibility by letting them choose from a variety of text and media formats to best match their learning style and their budget.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, see the Packages Tab.

Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture, CourseSmart eTextbook, 2/E
Payne
©2009 | Longman | Electronic Book; 368 pp | Available
ISBN-10: 0205663060 | ISBN-13: 9780205663064
Online purchase price: $28.99
Brief Description |
CourseSmart eTextbooks are a creative digital solution that offers the freedom and convenience of online, offline, and mobile access using a single platform. With a CourseSmart eTextbook, students can:
search the text
make notes online
print out reading assignments that incorporate lecture notes
bookmark important passages for later review
save money. As an alternative to purchasing the print textbook, students can subscribe to the same content online for a significant discount off the suggested list price of the print text.
For more information, or to subscribe to the CourseSmart eTextbook, visit www.coursesmart.com (for customers in U.S. and Canada) or www.coursesmart.co.uk (for customers in Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
More Info
| Students, buy access

Password:

Forgot login/password? | Need to redeem an access code?

We're sorry!

We don't recognize your login or password. Please try again.

If you continue to have problems, try retrieving your login name password or contacting Customer Technical Support.

We're sorry!

The account you used to log in on the previous website does not contain IRC access.
If you have a separate IRC count, please log in using that login name and password.
If you do not have an IRC account, you canrequest access here

close window

Your access will expire soon.

To ensure uninterrupted service, you should renew your access for this site soon.

Renew now or proceed without renewing.

close window

We're sorry!

Your access to the Instructor Resource Center has expired.

To continue using the IRC, renew your access now.

An internal error has occurred. Please try again.

Instructor Resource Center File Download

This work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning. Dissemination or sale of any part of this work (including on the World Wide Web) will destroy the integrity of the work and is not permitted. The work and materials from this site should never be made available to students except by instructors using the accompanying text in their classes. All recipients of this work are expected to abide by these restrictions and to honor the intended pedagogical purposes and the needs of other instructors who rely on these materials.

Cancel

I accept, proceed with download

Print this content

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.

Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture, 2/E