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Global Social Problems, Hardback Book

Global Social Problems Hardback

Edited by Vic (University of Kent at Canterbury) George, Robert M. (University of Birmingham) Page

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In this major new textbook, Vic George and Robert Page provide an original and much-needed introduction to global social problems and the emergence of a global social policy response. In an increasingly globalized world, it is inevitable that many of the social problems which have so far been seen as national in character will assume a global character.

Global social problems are those which cannot be confined within national boundaries and which need both national and international attention if they are to be ameliorated.

Pollution of the atmosphere is a stark example of this process.

Global Social Problems begins with a discussion of the contested concept of globalization.

Then eight of the most important global social problems are explored and explained by leading experts in environmental degration, international poverty, crime, AIDS, drugs, family violence, racism and migration.

The book also includes chapter which explores the global social policy implications of these developments. With suggestions for further reading and accessible style, this book will be essential reading for undergraduate students in the social science, particularly those studying social policy, sociology and politics.

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