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Author:   Harry I. Chernotsky (University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA) ,  Heidi H. Hobbs (North Carolina State University, USA)
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   CQ Press
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Weight:   0.810kg
ISBN:  

9781544378060

ISBN 10:   1544378068
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   29 October 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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List of Tables, Figures, and Maps Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1. Getting Your Global Bearings: Navigating the World Toward a Working Definition of International Studies Different Ways of Looking at the World’s Borders The Evolution of Globalization Globalization: Winners and Losers The Changing Definition of Citizenship in a Global Era Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 2. Point of Departure: Planet Earth Getting Our Heads around the Earth: Geography as a Field of Study Where We Live Population Management Food and Hunger Energy Security The Human Factor: Contributing to the Problem? The Global Response Conclusion: What Can You Do? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 3. Jump-Starting the Trip: The Role of Technology The Technological Frontier The Virtual Frontier The Role of Technology in Crossing Borders Conclusion: A Final Thought on Technology Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 4. Searching for Security: The Political World Defining Political Borders: The Origins of the Modern State System The Balance of Power System: Its Failures and the Outbreak of War The Cold War The Post–Cold War World Conclusion: The Quest for Security Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 5. Challenges to Security Persistent Conflict: The Case of Israel and Palestine Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Conclusion: What Can Be Done? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 6. Seeking Prosperity: The Global Economy Defining Economic Borders: A Very Short History The Bretton Woods System Beyond Bretton Woods: The Roots of Contemporary Globalization Emerging Economic Centers Key Players in Transition Conclusion: The Evolving World Economy Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 7. Challenges to Prosperity Free Trade versus Protectionism Transnational Investment: Blessing or Curse? Finance and Aid: Promoting or Hindering Development? Conclusion: What Can Be Done? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 8. Protecting Identity: The People of the World Cultural and Social Borders: Understanding Identity The Age of Enlightenment Social Borders The Study of Social and Cultural Borders Globalization: Homogenization or Hybridization? Conclusion: Identity at the Crossroads Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 9. Challenges to Identity The Role of Religion Ethnic Conflict Fragile States Conclusion: What Can Be Done? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 10. Managing the World: Cooperation at the Global Level Defining the Global Order: International Law and Organizations The United Nations Interdependence and Regional Intergovernmental Organizations Nongovernmental Organizations The Evolution of the United Nations and Civil Society The Expansion of International Law and the International Criminal Court Conclusion: Compliance and Enforcement Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 11. Challenges to Cooperation Poverty Global Health and the Threat of Disease Human Rights Conclusion: What Can Be Done? Key Concepts To Learn More Chapter 12. Connecting to the World: Where Do You Go from Here? International Studies beyond the Classroom International Career Opportunities Educational Options Conclusion: Where Do You Go from Here? Key Concepts To Learn More Notes Index

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Harry I. Chernotsky is Professor in the Department of Global Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and served as the founding chair of the department from 2009-2016.  Previous positions included Director of International Studies and Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.  He is the recipient of UNC Charlotte’s Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award and its International Education Faculty Award.  Chernotsky received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University and specializes in international political economy and American foreign policy.  He is co-author (with Heidi Hobbs) of Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century (about to enter its 4th edition) and has published in a wide range of professional journals. He has also been a leader in international studies education. In addition to spearheading numerous initiatives at UNC Charlotte, including the development of the Model United Nations program and the interdisciplinary International Studies major, he was Director of the North Carolina Great Decisions public affairs series for many years.  He has served as President of the Southern region of the International Studies Association (ISA) and as Chair of ISA’s International Education section.  He lectures widely on international affairs and consults on international education issues and programming.  In recent years, he has been Scholar in Residence at Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and has worked closely with the University of Cantabria (Spain) on a global studies certificate project. Heidi H. Hobbs is the director of the Master of International Studies program and an associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University. She has a PhD in international relations from the University of Southern California.

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