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Contributors from a political array of think tanks as well as a handful from universities, government agencies, the United Nations, and of course the World Bank offer contrasting views on questions relating to the international political economy; security; environment and public health; and democracy, demography, and social issues. Among the questions are whether trade liberalization contributes to economic prosperity, whether international terrorism is a significant challenge to national security, whether wealthy nations should promote anti-HIV/AIDS efforts in poor nations, and whether the US should aggressively promote women's rights in developing nations. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Most instructors agree that debate-style readers can be effective and provocative teaching tools in the classroom. But if the readings are not in dialogue with one another, the crux of the debate is lost on students, and the reader fails to add real depth to the course.Controversies in Globalization solves this issue by inviting 15 pairs of scholars and practitioners to write specifically for the volume, directly addressing current and relevant questions in international relations through brief “yes” and “no” pieces. Providing students with necessary context, the editors offer introductions that effectively frame the debate and make clear what is at stake, both from a theoretical as well as from a practical perspective. Concluding discussion questions in each chapter encourage critical thinking and analysis.
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