Description
Pearson India Global Politics by Rupak Dattagupta
The study of the era of globalization with its multi-faceted processes in the field of eco- nomic activities, trade, commerce, cultural flows, its technological dimensions, along with its political aspects, has been subjected to rigorous research, analyses and interrogation. This has, in fact, fueled academic curiosity in the world of learning. Universities across the world have seen the formation of separate departments, institutes and centres dedicatedly focusing upon studying the phenomenon of globalization. The significance of this exercise has been acknowl- edged by universities across India.
The book Global Politics attempts to capture the essence of the new global phenomenon and the emerging world order in their varied manifestations. The book has tried to conform to the requirements syllabus of BA (Honours) Political Science of University of Delhi, which itself contains a vast range of topics. Its highlight is its comprehensive nature, where all the major aspects and the challenges of the globalization process, along with the new transformations have been dealt with.
Table of Content:
PART A The Process of Globalization
Chapter 1 Globalization: Conceptions and Perspectives
Chapter 2 Political Debates on Sovereignty and Territoriality
Chapter 3 Global Economy: Its Significance and Anchors
Chapter 4 Globalization: Technological and Cultural Dimensions
Chapter 5 Global Resistances: Global Social Movements and NGOs
Part B Contemporary Global Issues
Chapter 6 Ecological Issues
Chapter 7 Nuclear Proliferation
Chapter 8 International Terrorism
Chapter 9 Human Security
Chapter 10 Migration
Part C Global Shifts
Chapter 11 Global Shifts: Power and Governance Conclusion References
Salient Features:
The book focuses on a single yet very significant aspect of Global Politics by dwell- ing upon the changing dimensions of power and the evolving contours of interrelationships among the nations of the world and the need for global governance. Students should be able to understand the phenomenon of globalization, its complexities, sig- nifi cance and, its relevance to India, and at the same time, be able to develop a perspective of their own to interpret the world around them.