Crossing Borders International Studies for the 21st Century 2nd Edition Chernotsky Test Bank
Product details:
- ISBN-10 : 1483376079
- ISBN-13 : 978-1483376073
- Author: Harry I. Chernotsky
In Crossing Borders, authors Harry Chernotsky and Heidi Hobbs provide an introduction to international studies that utilizes different disciplinary approaches in understanding the global arena. Geographic, political, economic, social, and cultural borders provide the framework for critical analysis as explicit connections to the different disciplines are made through both historical and theoretical analysis. This Second Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect recent events relating to cyberterrorism, ISIS, Ebola, South Sudan, Ukraine, and other critical hotspots. It offers new color maps and features, an expanded list of resources, clear learning objectives, and a full suite of online learning tools found in SAGE edge.
Table contents:
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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