| Political Issues in the World Today Contributor(s): Maciver, Don (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0719067057 ISBN-13: 9780719067051 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: This text" "provides a comprehensive account of the most salient political issues in world politics and explains their significance in a way that is accessible to students and non-specialists alike. The end of the Cold War led to a widespread feeling of relief and talk of a new world order. Optimism however was short-lived and a whole range of difficult new issues, including ethnic conflict, refugees, terrorism and world security, have come to the fore. A number of ethical and moral issues such as poverty, human rights and religion has moved up the agenda of world politics. A new set of problems--involving the environment, technology, and health care--has impacted on the policy systems of states and international organizations. The contributors to this collection provide a basis for understanding emerging issues on the global stage. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Modern - 20th Century - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 909.829 |
| LCCN: 2005297249 |
| Series: Politics Today |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.36" W x 9.18" (0.93 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a comprehensive account of the most salient political issues in world politics and explains their significance in a way that is accessible to students and non-specialists alike. The end of the Cold War led to a widespread feeling of relief and talk of a new world order. Optimism however was short-lived and a whole range of difficult new issues, including ethnic conflict, refugees, terrorism and world security, have come to the fore. A number of ethical and moral issues such as poverty, human rights and religion has moved up the agenda of world politics. A new set of problems--involving the environment, technology, and health care--has impacted on the policy systems of states and international organizations. The contributors to this collection provide a basis for understanding emerging issues on the global stage. |