Global Issues: An Introduction

This sixth edition of Global Issues An Introduction provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the major environmental and development issues confronting the modern world. Covering disciplines such as political science, economics, sociology, ecology, international relations, and development studies, this popular textbook enables students to develop a broad perspective on the relationships between nations, society, corporations, and the environment in various contexts.

The text explores key issues including wealth, poverty, inequality, climate change, natural resources, pollution, technology, and others, illustrating the importance of global solutions to the challenges facing increasingly interdependent nations around the world. With extensive revisions for contemporary relevance, this edition features updated case studies and compelling research on food security, poverty, and the impact of climate change on development.

New discussions in this edition explore energy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, differences in social and economic conditions between rich and poor countries, and environmental trends, providing a comprehensive understanding of global issues and their complexities.