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PublisherCQ Press

ISBN-101506343627

ISBN-139781506343624

eBay Product ID (ePID)221445984

Product Key Features

Number of Pages440 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameGlobal Issues : Selections from Cq Researcher

Publication Year2016

SubjectGlobalization, International Relations / General, Security (National & International)

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorThe Cq Cq Researcher

Subject AreaPolitical Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number17

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes00 vols.

Dewey Decimal909.8312

Table Of ContentPart I: Conflict, Security, and TerrorismChapter 1: Central American GangsBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Not OptimisticNotesBibliographyChapter 2: European Migration CrisisBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Moral DilemmaNotesBibliographyChapter 3: Terrorism in AfricaBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Unprecedented CommitmentEpilogueNotesBibliographyChapter 4: Assessing the Threat from al QaedaBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Improving GovernanceNotesBibliographyChapter 5: Transnational CrimeBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Grim FutureNotesBibliographyChapter 6: Resurgent RussiaBackgroundCurrent SituationEpilogueNotesBibliographyChapter 7: Robotic WarfareBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Future of the ForceNotesBibliographyPart II: International Political EconomyChapter 8: European UnrestBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Economic Nuclear Winter?NotesBibliographyChapter 9: Restoring Ties with CubaBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Pressure for ChangeNotesBibliographyChapter 10: U.S. Global EngagementBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Cautious PostureNotesBibliographyPart III: Human RightsChapter 11: Manipulating the Human GenomeBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Lifes BlueprintsNotesBibliographyChapter 12: Free Speech at RiskBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Shame, Not Laws?NotesBibliographyPart IV: Environmental IssuesChapter 13: Global HungerBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Solvable ProblemNotesBibliographyChapter 14: Global Population GrowthBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Bending the CurveNotesBibliographyChapter 15: Emerging Infectious DiseasesBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Learning to CopeNotesBibliographyChapter 16: Protecting the OceansBackgroundCurrent SituationOutlook: Tipping Points?NotesBibliography

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisCQ Researcher's Global Issues offers an in-depth and nuanced look at a wide range of today's most pressing issues. The 2016 edition of this annual reader looks at topics such as the European migration crisis, terrorism in Africa, emerging infectious diseases, robotic warfare, and restoring ties with Cuba. And because it's CQ Researcher, the reports are expertly researched and written. Each chapter identifies the key players, explores what's at stake, and offers the background and analysis necessary to understand how past and current developments impact the future of each issue., CQ Researcher's Global Issues offers an in-depth and nuanced look at a wide range of today's most pressing issues. The 2016 edition of this annual reader looks at topics such as the European migration crisis, terrorism in Africa, emerging infectious diseases, robotic warfare, and restoring ties with Cuba. And because it's CQ Researcher, the reports are expertly researched and written. Each chapter identifies the key players, explores what's at stake, and offers the background and analysis necessary to understand how past and current developments impact the future of each issue. Key Features, Many selections are new and all explore some of today's most vital global issues. Pro/con boxes in every report examine two competing sides of a single question to enhance readers' critical thinking skills. Detailed chronologies put each issue into context. An annotated bibliography and web resources allow readers to explore topics of interest in-more depth. Photos, charts, graphs, and maps clarify key points and enhance visual understanding. Package and save!, Global Issues: Selections from CQ Researcher, 2016 Edition can be bundled with any SAGE CQ Press title at a savings for your students. Contact textsales@sagepub.com for more details. Book jacket., This reader offers students an in-depth and nuanced look at a wide range of today's most pressing issues, ranging from changes in the Middle East and prospects for peace to free speech and climate change.

LC Classification NumberJZ1318.G558 2016