Introduction to Global Studies

by John McCormick

Overview

Building on the strengths of the previous edition, this well-established textbook gives students a broad and inclusive overview of the important issues and events of our rapidly changing world. Delving into key debates and topics in global studies, ranging from migration and trade to the global climate emergency and health and disease, this new edition covers the latest developments in global issues, supporting students with an intriguing review of the world as it is today.

With popular learning features such as comparisons of the Global and Local and the Global North and South, as well as Contemporary Debates boxes, this text equips students with relevant examples and wide-ranging perspectives for addressing central themes in global studies.

Ideal for students on introductory global studies and globalization courses, this third edition offers:
-A brand new chapter on food and agriculture
-Chapters have been expanded to allow for more case studies and increased coverage of the themes of globalization, inequality and development
-Figures and tables updated with the most recent data and new details on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
-A comprehensive companion website, offering an array of resources for both students and lecturers, including a testbank, illustrated lecturer slides, interactive quizzes, and an online media library

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350443006
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/06/2025
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Rise of the global system
2. Population & Resources
3. States & Governments
4. Identity & Culture
5. Science & Technology
6. Global Governance
7. War & Peace
8. The Global Economy
9. Trade
10. Human Rights
11. Migration
12. Food & Agriculture
13. Health & Disease
14. The Global Environment

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

‘A truly excellent textbook: up-to-date, lucid, and accompanied by a wealth of tables, maps, charts, and photographs. This is the perfect core text for an introductory course in global studies.’ – Gregory Freeze, Brandeis University, USA

‘Global studies is, by definition, an enormous subject area that encompasses the fields of international politics, economics, social anthropology and environmental issues. McCormick rises to the challenge of presenting the complexities of globalisation in a clear and well-structured manner. This is an excellent introductory text, which will also be of value to advanced undergraduate students.’ – Roy Smith, Nottingham Trent University, UK

‘A clear, logical, and strategic approach to an extremely complex discipline. McCormick’s Global Studies serves as a great foundation for any introductory examination of global citizenship and allows plenty of room for the instructor to fully illuminate the nuances with timely and relevant news and events.’ – Mary Poffenro, San Jose State University, USA

‘An excellent introduction to the all-encompassing field of global studies, which offers a succinct and solid foundation for any student.’ – Simon Shen, Chinese University of Hong Kong, S.A.R., China

‘A well-organized introduction to global studies that includes both an impressive span of key topics and a critical perspective of what global connections means in different contexts.’ – Per Knutsson, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Editorial Reviews

An outstanding addition to global studies literature. It is readable, comprehensive and engaging, and this edition includes key updates to address current global issues such as Covid-19, making it an ideal textbook for students of international and global studies” —Andrea Duffy, Colorado State University, USA

“The impressive breadth and depth of this book make it a must-read for students looking to build a strong foundation for success in global studies. McCormick has done an excellent job in creating an appealing mix of both theories, themes and empirics to help students open the kaleidoscope of globalization using a multidisciplinary and critical approach.” —Xiang Zhang, Nottingham Trent University, UK

From the Publisher