Global problems, global solutions : prospects for a better world /
Chirico, JoAnn,
Global problems, global solutions : prospects for a better world / JoAnn Chirico. - Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Incorporated, (c)2019. - 1 online resource (xxv, 616 pages) : illustrations.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Approaches social problems from a global perspective with an emphasis on using one's sociological imagination. Perfect for instructors who involve students in research, this text connects problems borne by individuals to regional, global, and historical forces, and stresses the importance of evidence in forming opinions and policies addressing social issues. The book introduces readers to the complexities of the major problems that confront us today such as violent conflict, poverty, climate change, human trafficking and other issues that we encounter in our lives. It book concludes with a chapter on politics and government, underscoring the need for good governance at all levels-and cooperation among many layers of government-to build a better world.
9781506347806 9781506347790
2018021123
Social problems.
Globalization--Social aspects.
Electronic Books.
HN18 / .G563 2019
Global problems, global solutions : prospects for a better world / JoAnn Chirico. - Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Incorporated, (c)2019. - 1 online resource (xxv, 616 pages) : illustrations.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Approaches social problems from a global perspective with an emphasis on using one's sociological imagination. Perfect for instructors who involve students in research, this text connects problems borne by individuals to regional, global, and historical forces, and stresses the importance of evidence in forming opinions and policies addressing social issues. The book introduces readers to the complexities of the major problems that confront us today such as violent conflict, poverty, climate change, human trafficking and other issues that we encounter in our lives. It book concludes with a chapter on politics and government, underscoring the need for good governance at all levels-and cooperation among many layers of government-to build a better world.
9781506347806 9781506347790
2018021123
Social problems.
Globalization--Social aspects.
Electronic Books.
HN18 / .G563 2019