The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies: A Comprehensive Guide to the Field

The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies is a comprehensive guide to the field of global studies. It provides a wide-ranging overview of the major themes and debates in the field, and it includes contributions from leading scholars from around the world.

The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies (Oxford Handbooks)

by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

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The handbook is divided into four parts. The first part, "Theories and Concepts," provides a foundation for the study of global studies. It includes chapters on the history of global studies, the different theories that have been used to explain globalization, and the key concepts that are used in the field.

The second part, "Global Issues," examines some of the most pressing global issues facing the world today. It includes chapters on climate change, poverty, inequality, and human rights. The third part, "Global Actors," looks at the different actors that are involved in global affairs. It includes chapters on states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and corporations.

The fourth part, "Global Regions," examines the different regions of the world and how they are affected by globalization. It includes chapters on North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The handbook concludes with a chapter by the editors that reflects on the future of global studies.

The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in the field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major themes and debates in the field, and it includes contributions from leading scholars from around the world. The handbook is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Table of Contents

1. Part I: Theories and Concepts

• The History of Global Studies
• Theories of Globalization
• Key Concepts in Global Studies

• Climate Change
• Poverty
• Inequality
• Human Rights

• States
• International Organizations
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Corporations

• North America
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Latin America

Contributors

The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies includes contributions from leading scholars from around the world. The contributors include:

• Ananya Roy, University of California, Berkeley
• Arturo Escobar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Bob Jessop, Lancaster University
• Saskia Sassen, Columbia University
• Vijay Prashad, Trinity College, Connecticut
• William I. Robinson, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies (Oxford Handbooks)

by Cynthia Crosson-Tower

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5141 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	850 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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