Global Politics:A New Introduction is an innovative new textbook that provides a completely original way of teaching & learning about world politics. The book engages directly with the issues in global politics that students are most interested in helping them to understand the key questions & theories & also to develop a critical & inquiring perspective. Key features of Global Politics: A New Introduction: Examines the most significant issues in global politics
- from war peacebuilding terrorism security & authority to poverty development postcolonialism human rights gender inequality ethnicity & what we can do to change the world Each chapter is written to a common structure which is ideal for teaching & learning & features a key question an illustrative example general responses & larger issues Integrates theory & practice throughout the text by presenting theoretical ideas & concepts in conjunction with a global range of historical & contemporary case studies Draws on theoretical perspectives from a broad range of disciplines including international relations political theory postcolonial studies sociology geography peace studies development Extensively illustrated throughout with 169 maps photos figures & cartoons as well as extensive pedagogic features to further learning including a support website which provides podcast interviews with contributors weblinks & downloadable maps Features an international line-up of leading scholars. Global Politics: A New Introduction is an original groundbreaking engaged & intellectually stimulating textbook for core courses on world politics international politics & international relations.
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The first pioneering edition of Global Sociology put global issues at the heart if the sociological discussion. A lot has changed in the world since then: recessions & revolutions social media & new migration networks have developed as causes & symptoms of an increasingly global society. This new edition is fully updated to explore just how these global issues can help us to understand sociology in our world today. Making clear connections between everyday experiences & global processes at each step the third edition:
- carefully guides you through essential & cutting-edge topics in the discipline
- from family & feminism to environment & economy
- introduces core theory & the great minds of the discipline with Global Thinkers biography boxes
- supports your learning with study-friendly features including Pause to Reflect questions Key Concept highlights & Definition glossary boxes
- offers extra online resources at www.palgrave.com/sociology/cohen 3e With clear writing & infectious enthusiasm for its topic this book remains the authority on global issues in sociology for students across the world.




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Discover both sides of international business & how to prepare for the future. GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 2e International Edition doesnt just show you what its like for foreign businesses entering a new market; it reveals what domestic companies must do to survive foreign competition. Easy to read & full of study tools GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT helps you prepare for your exams & for your next job. ...

Pressure on national & local governments to rapidly develop their tourism potential to meet demand & produce benefits makes it more essential than ever to plan carefully & consider the human & environmental impacts of tourism development. That is why as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization I am pleased to see the serious analysis of the problems & prospects of the tourism sector as presented in this third edition."
- Francesco Frangialli Secretary-General World Tourism Organization. Now in its third edition " Global Tourism" draws on the insight of thirty-nine contributors to chronicle & foresee the effects of tourism on contemporary society. Contributors provide interdisciplinary international perspectives on the critical questions problems & opportunities facing the tourism industry. Invaluable to academics & professionals alike " Global Tourism" offers a comprehensive exploration of the key issues in tourism. Authors draw on their individual insights to assess & critique contemporary tourism & take a view of the future. Fully revised & re-developed new chapters examine: the future of tourism; difference in travel characteristics of significant travel segments; sustainability standards in the global economy; crisis management in tourist destinations; tourism & social identities; & tourism mobility & global communities. Contributors include: Brian Archer (University of Surrey) Gurhan Aktas (T.C. Dokuz Eylul University) Bill Bramwell (Sheffield Hallam University) Peter M Burns (University of Brighton) Nancy E. Chesworth (Mount St. Vincent University) Tim Coles (University of Exeter) Chris Cooper (The University of Queensland) Graham M.S. Dann (University of Luton) Thomas Lea Davidson (Davidson-Peterson Associates Inc.) Sara Dolnicar (University of Wollongong) David Timothy Duval (University of Otago) Larry Dwyer (University of New South Wales) Xavier Font (Leeds Metropolitan University) Alan Fyall (Bournemouth University) Brian Garrod (University of Wales Aberystwyth) Donald Getz (University of Calgary) Alison Gill (Simon Fraser University) Frank Go (Erasmus University) Ebru Gunlu (T.C. Dokuz Eylul University) Michael Hall (University of Otago) Simon Hudson (University of Calgary) & Donald Macleod (University of Glasgow). Contributors also include: David Mercer (RMIT University) Graham Miller (University of Surrey) Michael Morgan (Bournemouth University) Peter Murphy (La Trobe University) Philip Pearce (James Cook University) Stanley C. Plog (Plog Research & SPC Group) Garry Price (La Trobe University) Linda K. Richter (Kansas State University) Lisa Ruhanen (University of Queensland) Chris Ryan (University of Waikato) Gordon D. Taylor (Tourism Canada retired)) William F. Theobald (Purdue University) Seldjan Timur (University of Calgary) Birgit Trauer (University of Queensland) Stephen Wanhill (Bournemouth University) Peter W. Williams (Simon Fraser University). It provides a thorough & complete exploration of current trends & practice in the tourism industry. Issues are explored using structured framework. International contributors offer full range of perspectives."
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A smart zipped stationery set from the Globe Trotter range which contains 1 marker with fine & medium nibs ballpoint pen with black ink highlighter eraser pencil sharpener & 2 HB pencils. Approximate

Dimensions of the case when open are 16 x 19 cm.

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This Globe Trotter hardback A5 Chocolate notebook has a stylish leather effect cover with an elasticated band to keep all your papers inside. The notebook contains ivory ruled pages page marker & an inside rear pocket for loose clippings. This notebook is not refillable. ...

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