The Global
Studies Dictionary (Hardcover)
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Alexander N. Chumakov (Editor), Ivan I. Mazour (Editor), William C. Gay (Editor)
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Book Description
The Global Studies Dictionary, with a preface by Mikhail Gorbachev,
introduces the new interdisciplinary field of global studies, which addresses
the universally significant and potentially dangerous consequences of
globalization. While extensive research in global studies has been conducted
in many countries, until now this individual work has not been coordinated
globally. Both this dictionary and its companion volume, The Global Studies
Encyclopedia (also available in English exclusively from Prometheus Books),
fill this need. Prominent scholars, politicians, and public figures from over
thirty countries have prepared hundreds of concise yet highly informative
articles for this dictionary. These articles treat such important topics as
the biosphere, ozone depletion, land resources and pollution, world health
challenges, education, science and technology, global modeling, sustainable
development, war, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and many other
issues. This interdisciplinary collection provides a basis for understanding
the concepts and methods within global studies and for accessing lengthier
and more technical research in the field. By coordinating this unprecedented
team effort, the editors are promoting academic cooperation, political dialogue,
and mutual understanding among nations having different values, traditions,
and beliefs.
About the Author
Alexander N. Chumakov (Moscow, Russia) is First Vice-President of the Russian
Philosophical Society and professor of philosophy at the Moscow State Academy
of Law. He is the author of seven monographs and textbooks published in six
languages.
Ivan I. Mazour (Moscow, Russia) is president of the Russian oil company RAO
Rosneftegazstroi and First Vice-President of the International Fuel and
Energy Association and of the Russian Ecological Academy. He is the author of six textbooks and holds thirty-six patents.
William C. Gay (Charlotte, NC) is professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the coeditor with Ivan I. Mazour
and Alexander N. Chumakov of the Global Studies Encyclopedia. He has also
published four other books, a book chapter, and over 100 journal articles.
Product Details
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Hardcover: 650 pages
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Publisher: Prometheus Books (August 2006)
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Language: English
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ISBN: 1591023920
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