Global social issues: an encyclopedia
Publisher:
M. E. Sharpe
Pub. Date:
2013
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[Enhanced Credo edition]
Language:
English
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This landmark reference work is a comprehensive, one-stop interdisciplinary resource that examines important, current social issues in global and historical perspective. Approximately 140 in-depth, balanced text entries cover a broad range of critical topics pertaining to the natural environment, health, energy, science, the media, ethnic conflict, poverty, labor, justice, individual rights, family, gender, and immigration, to name just a few. Each original, signed article provides historical context as well as a thorough discussion and analysis of a contemporary issue in today's interconnected global society. Articles also include essential primary documents, as well as extensive further reading lists, Web sites of notable institutions and organizations, statistical data, and photographs. In all, Global Social Issues provides essential, objective information that enables students to understand and evaluate the major challenges facing human society worldwide and to foster awareness and critical thinking as "global citizens" of the 21st century. --
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Electronic encyclopedias
Electronic reference sources
Encyclopedias
Human Services
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare
Public Policy
Social problems
Social problems -- Encyclopedias
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Human Services
Social Services & Welfare
Electronic encyclopedias
Electronic reference sources
Encyclopedias
Human Services
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare
Public Policy
Social problems
Social problems -- Encyclopedias
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Human Services
Social Services & Welfare
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