Global Issues [Paperback]

John L. Seitz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1557864403 | ISBN-13: 978-1557864406 | Publication Date: January 17, 1996 | Edition: 1

This book is an introduction to the nature and background of some of the central issues - economic, social, environmental - of modern times. It aims to provide the basis for a stimulating course for beginning students in departments of geography, politics, sociology and environmental science.

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"This is a very interesting book. On the one hand its range of titles suggests little out of the ordinary. On the other hand its treatment of the subject matter and the very restrained use of language make it an ideal book to use for discussions on these issues. It doesn't try to preach neither does it over-simplify. Even though the text appears to be pitched at an older audience, lower secondary students would find the text accessible. For a good overview on the pros and cons of key current issues this book is hard to beat." TEGNews

"University students, and indeed others, are shown how both the decisions that have been made - and the resulting failures and successes - and the choices that must now be faced if crucial problems are to be solved." Mervyn Richardson, International Journal of Environmental Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"This is a very interesting book. On the one hand its range of titles suggests little out of the ordinary. On the other hand its treatment of the subject matter and the very restrained use of language make it an ideal book to use for discussions on these issues. It doesn't try to preach neither does it over-simplify. Even though the text appears to be pitched at an older audience, lower secondary students would find the text accessible. For a good overview on the pros and cons of key current issues this book is hard to beat." TEGNews

"University students, and indeed others, are shown how both the decisions that have been made - and the resulting failures and successes - and the choices that must now be faced if crucial problems are to be solved." Mervyn Richardson, International Journal of Environmental Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 17, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557864403
• ISBN-13: 978-1557864406
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,013,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent one volume intro to how all the issues connect., May 4, 1999

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This review is from: Global Issues (Paperback)

I used this book as text for high school "Global Studies" courses, and thought it was terrific in its understandable but not watered down treatment of the big issues -- war, hunger, women's rights, population, environment, etc. Shows how these issues relate to each other. It was a stretch for 9th graders, but would be perfect for high school seniors or college intro.

5.0 out of 5 stars was in great condition!!, September 18, 2010

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This review is from: Global Issues: An Introduction (Paperback)

I received the book before the expected date and it was close to brand new