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Annual Editions: Global Issues 09/10. (2009).
Posted by: admin on Monday, February 8, 2010Recommended because new editions each year contain collections of 30-40 up to date articles from scholars and the world press that examine the most important global issues facing the planet. The book has a world map, a glossary, a topic guide, and a list of related websites. This is one of many Annual Editions series. Others (see list on the Annual Editions website) are also relevant to specific issues as well as regional studies.
Citation: Jackson, Robert M. (editor). Guilford, CT: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. http://www.dushkin.com
The Gaia Peace Atlas: Survival into the Third Millennium. (1988).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides global perspectives on peace as more than just the absence of war. It provides analyses of the roots of peace and war by exploring human, nuclear, and environmental crises threatening humanity and our planet. The book provides research from international people and organizations/institutions on proposals for immediate and long-term sustainable peace. Exercise and exercise overviews center on (1) what is culture, (2) the building blocks of culture, (3) styles of communication, (4) culture in the workplace, and (5) the cross-cultural perspective. Chapter 2 contains exercises that explore the concept of self (individualist vs. collectivist), personal vs. societal responsibility (universalist vs. particularist), the concept of time (monochronic vs. polychronic), and locus of control (internal vs. external). The ‘Dialogues’ exercise contains four brief cross-cultural dialogues (with seemingly missing exchanges) where students have to figure out the cross-cultural meanings/misunderstandings in the dialogues.
Citation: Barnaby, Frank (editor). New York: Doubleday. http://www.randomhouse.com/doubleday
Globalization and the Challenges of a New Century: A Reader. (2000).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it explores globalization and its impact from interdisciplinary perspectives. The ten-part book explores global order and disorder, the new nature of national borders, conflict and security in a new world order, globalization and the evolution of democracy, the new global economy, doing business in the information age, forecasting the future, the environment, and an emerging global culture.
Citation: O’Meara, Patrick, Mehlinger, Howard D., & Krain, Matthew (editors). Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Student Atlas of World Politics, 5th edition. (2002).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it explores recent developments geopolitics and international relations through maps and data tables. The book contains maps of (1) the contemporary world, (2) states: alliances and conflicts, (3) the global economy, (4) population and human development, (5) food, energy, and materials, (6) environmental conditions, and (7) regions of the world. The book also contains data tables on world countries and a geographic index.
Citation: Allen, John L. Guilford, CT: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. http://www.dushkin.com
The State of the War and Peace Atlas, 3rd edition (1997).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides global overviews on (1) international terrorism, (2) landmine and military dumping grounds, (3) military spending and nuclear testing, (4) arsenals and the arms trade, and (5) NATO and the UN. The book also provides full-color maps that explore (1) the dynamics of war, (2) wars of identity and belief, (3) wars of poverty and power, (4) the military world, and (5) the dynamics of peace.
Citation: Smith, Dan. London: Penguin.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (1988).
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is the music video for the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. Short psychedelic cartoons illustrate each of the Declaration’s 30 articles. They are mostly clever and amusing. For example, the segment for Article 12, which includes guarantees against arbitrary interference with correspondence, features a letter ripped out of an envelope and attacked by an army of needles poking and shredding. The entire series of short cartoons almost all of which are 30 seconds or less would make an excellent prompt for students to complete their own illustrations of these and any other rights they believe should be universal. Students could also be divided into small groups to perform improvisations based on the Universal Declaration or to create pantomimes and perform them as in a game of charades, with other students guessing which article is being acted out.
Review from Rethinking Schools/Rethinking Globalization Resources Page, 07/2002.
Enhancing Global Governance: Towards A New Diplomacy
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this 388 page work contains 15 chapters authored by 17 different contributors. The editors purport this to be a work in which diplomatic innovation is not going to be driven from top down but by different sources of like-minded states and civil society from below. The chapters are divided into I. Frustrations of Leadership; II. Case Studies of Innovation; III. Application of Innovation in the International Arena. The case studies offered in Case Studies of Innovation would prove especially useful in the secondary school curriculum. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Cooper, Andrew F.; English, John; Thakur, Ramesh. United Nations Press. 2002. $31.95.
Global Governance The Battle For Planetary Power
Posted by: admin onRecommended because The author provides a hopeful outline to a democratic future. This book is authored by a senior fellow at the Trade Policy Institute. Her 171 page book is divided into five major sections: The International Institutions, The Global Economy, Corporate Politics, Citizen Action, and What Is Possible. She advocates global democracy based upon an international system which gives preference to public goods, provides food security, sustainable livelihoods, promotes cultural diversity and integrity, and provides for human health and happiness within a sustainable environment. Secondary school students could handle the reading level and concepts offered within this work. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Dawkins, Kristin. Seven Stories. ISBN:1583225803. July, 2003. $9.95.
The Politics of Global Governance: International Organizations in an Interdependent World
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is a collection of essays containing numerous proposals for reforming international organizations. Dr. Diehl uses this as a text for teaching about global governance. It would prove a useful tool for any secondary classroom teacher who wishes to explore the role of IGOs within the global governance debate. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Diehl, Paul F. July, 2001. ISBN:1555879144. $24.95.
A Watershed in Global Governance? An independent Assessment of the World Commission on Dams
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is a report which analyses the World Commission on Dams as a model for public policymaking. It hopes to provide a model of how an independent organization can be empowered to harness rivers and provide much needed energy by constructing dams. This organization feels this model can be applied to such issues as oil, gas, mining, biotechnology, food security, trade and the environment. The report could prove useful to grades 11 and 12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Dubash, Navros K.; Dupar, Mairi; Kothari, Smitu; Lissu, Tundu. January, 2002. ISBN:1-56973-494-1. $25.00.
Governing Globalization: Power, Authority, and Global Governance
Posted by: admin onRecommended because The chapters covering Governing Global Problems offer secondary teachers and students a wide variety of topics for study. This book contains 16 chapters. The chapters are divided into three general topics. They are Global Governance Complex, Governing Global Problems and Theories of Global Government. They include the global problems of pandemics, crime, intellectual property rights, maintaining peace and security and many others. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Held, David and McGrew, Anthony G. Cambridge University Press. October, 2002. ISBN:074562734X. $27.50.
Global Govenance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Institutions
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it focuses on the impact of international institutions and multilateral processes on global problems and issues. It would make an excellent resource for secondary teachers developing curriculum centered around global governance. This magazine was begun in 1995 and is directed toward scholars and policymakers who are interested in examining global governance. This magazine, published four times a year, is now on line. The subscription rates are $108 per year for institutions, $49 per year for individuals, and $28 per year for students. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Knight, Andy W., MacFarlane, Neil S., and Weiss, Thomas G. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Contesting Global Governance Multilateral Economic Institutions and Global Social Movements
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this book provides a provocative look at how global governance is being conducted by a diverse set of actors. This book argues that multilateral economic institutions are beginning to engage nongovernmental organizations with their own agendas. This is changing the nature and form of global economic governance. The authors examine the relationship between IMF, World Bank, and WTO and the global social forces of women’s movements, environmental movements, and labor. This would prove an invaluable book for secondary teachers wishing to develop curriculum on global governance and globalization. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: O’Brien, Robert; Goetz, Anne Marie; Sholte, Jan Aart; Williams, Mark. Cambridge University Press. April, 2000. ISBN:0521774403. $23.
International Organizations: Perspectives on Governance in the Tweny-First Century
Posted by: admin onRecommended because the book assumes that the reader knows virtually little about international relations and international organizations. It contains 12 case studies ranging from the Persian Gulf Crisis to the Mexico Peso Crisis. Each issue is offers four different perspectives for each case. The attempt is to apply theory to practice. The author applies realism, liberalism, marxism, and feminism to each case. It challenges students to think critically and to compare and contrast their own beliefs and assumptions. This 328 page book was designed for college classes. However, it is quite appropriate for secondary students and teachers. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Pease, Kelly-Kate. Second edition. Prentice Hall. September, 2002. ISBN:0-13-04527-3. $62.
Altered States Globalization, Sovereignty, and Governance
Posted by: admin onRecommended because in this 96 page work the authors provide suggestions for improved governance and at the same explain how to improve and strengthen the UN. The argue that the UN must lead the way. After introducing the reader to the issues raised by globalization, the authors divide the body of the book into Part 1, Sovereignty and Globalization: Government in a State of Confusion and Part 2, For the Millennium Assembly: Three Imperatives of Governance. They then conclude the work with a section entitled Governing Principles: The United Nations and the Millenium Assembly. The questions raised about the role of the UN within global governance would be of great interest to students and teachers at the secondary school level. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citation: Smith, Gordon and Naim Moises. IDRC/CRDI. 2000. ISBN:0-88936-917-8. $15.
A to Zen: Japanese culture (1992)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this book enables to discover Japan via the alphabets. From A to Z, each letter opens a window on Japanese culture, old and new, for young readers to find out about Japan. Bright color illustrations with Japanese characters. 8″ x 11″. 28 pp. Ages 8-12.
Reviewed by Asia for Kids.
Citation: Wells, Ruth. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Another World is Possible
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this film presents a sampling of the events and issues at The World Social Forum held Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2002. The World Social Forum was attended by 11,000 young people, non-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples, farmers, labour, and public officials. The event was in response to the World Economic Forum held in New York. This is an excellent film which presents alternative positions to the global governance debate. This 24 minute film is appropriate for grades 10-12. The film was produced in 2002 by Moving Images and directed by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Global Governance The Quiet War Against American Independence
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this video offers a scathing attack against the movement toward global governance. It presents the thesis that there is secret war which is endangering American sovereignty. The video is divided into three parts which purport to show that since the Clinton administration there has been a covert attempt by prominent Americans to place us under United Nations domination. This video represents the far Rights’ opposition to global governance. It is appropriate for grades 10-12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Global Village or Global Pillage?
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this 27 minute video issues a scathing attack against sweatshops and corporate exploitation in the global market place. This video, which was released in 2000, is based upon the book Global Village Global Pillage written by Jeremy Brecher and Tim Costello. The video is narrated by Ed Asner and features interviews with Charles Kernaghan, Thea Lee, Loretta Ross, Ralph Nader, and other prominent activists. The film is appropriate for grades 10-12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
The Global Assembly Line
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this 32 minute video portrays the lives of working men and women from Tennessee to the Philippines who are affected by “free trade zones.” From closed factories in the developed world to sweatshops of the lesser developed world lives of workers are revealed. This video is appropriate for grades 10-12. It is produced by Lorraine W. Gray with Anne Bohlen and Maria Paricia Fernandez Kelly. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
The Perfect Famine
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is an excellent case study of what happens when governance goes wrong. The case of Malawi is an excellent example what happens when bad weather, poor government, and profiteering all combine to create a food disaster. The film proceeds to discuss the global issues presented to so-called development experts and economists. This film is appropriate for grades 7-12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Two Trevors Go To Washington
Posted by: admin onRecommended because The film does an excellent job comparing and contrasting the two very different views of global governance. It combines humor with serious issues as we follow a finance minister with the first name Trevor, who is the chair of the IMF/World Bank board, and an activist with the first name Trevor from Soweto, who is a member of The African National Congress. This film is appropriate for grades 10-12. This popular 34 minute film was produced in 2000. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
The Globalist
Posted by: admin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010Recommended because this site is recommended for its ease in finding excellent articles pertaining to ethnic and religious conflict. After clicking Archive, type in either ethnic conflict or religious conflict under keyword. You will immediately locate numerous articles pertaining to your topic. Most articles are appropriate for grades 7-12. You may also wish to click on countries and regions. Another approach is to click on culture which located under Globalization. Start by utilizing the Discover More link. Many times this contains additional stories which relate to your topic of choice.
Global Learning On-Line
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it provides links to information, activities, and resources for educators interested in teaching about global issues.
The Globalization Website
Posted by: admin onRecommended because because it is a megasiteof globalization resources. The site was created and is maintained by the Sociology Department at Emory University and used in their globally oriented courses. The site links to organizations, books, people, issues, theories, and a glossary. The site also links to other megasites, data sources, non-English sites (German, French, and Spanish).
Foreign Policy Association
Posted by: admin onRecommended because the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization that educates Americans about significant international issues that influence their lives. Start by the Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program and the Educators’ & Student Corners links. The Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program is supplemented by a teacher’s guides & packets, briefing book, and classroom packets which are available through the FPA Bookstore. The Great Decisions guides include topics on world regions, terrorism, religion, globalization & trade, migration & refugees, the United Nations, and more.
URL: http://www.fpa.org/
International Forum on Globalization (IFG)
Posted by: admin onRecommended because because the IFG focuses on (1) exposing the multiple effects of economic globalization in order to stimulate debate, and (2) seeking to reverse the globalization process by encouraging ideas and activities which revitalize local economies and communities, and ensure long term ecological stability. IFG Programs include the International Forum on Food and Agriculture, the Committee on Environmental Impacts of Economic Globalization, the Committee on the Globalization of Water, the Committee on Global Finance, and the Committee on Corporations. IFG also produces tapes and publications on globalization and its impacts. The site also links to information on the World Trade Organization (WTO), the IMF and the World Bank, and the United Nations & the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
URL: http://www.ifg.org/
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Posted by: admin onRecommended because it promotes the global “transition toward a sustainable future” and seeking “to demonstrate how human ingenuity can be applied to improve the well-being of the environment, economy and society.” Topics and materials included in this site are “policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management to make development sustainable.” By using Internet communications, IISD covers and report on “international negotiations and broker knowledge gained through collaborative projects with global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries, and a better dialogue between North and South.”Start by the “Basic Issues: Introduction” section. The list of “Current Issues” on the left-hand side of the section offers a pretty good summary of the extent of the involvement of the IISD and the kinds of questions at stake! This section and this site in general serve as an example of positive critical thinking within the already established global economic and social framework with the goal of reforming the already acquired knowledge, technology, and resources, and not of just taking a negative stance and refusing to coop with regard to the current economic and social situation. Reviewed by Aleksandr Kvasov, 07/20/03.
Commission on Globalization
Posted by: admin onRecommended because the Commission on Globalization grew out of the State of The World Forum held in New York in 2000. This site contains publications and articles which could prove useful to students enrolled in advanced social studies classes. Start by clicking Commission Overview and About Globalization you will find valuable background material dealing with globalization. Be aware of the fact that the publication section contains articles dealing directly or indirectly with global governance. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
The Earth Charter Initiative
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this site provides many secondary and primary school lessons designed to implement the principles of the Earth Charter. There is also a section on Tertiary Education and Nonformal Education. Be aware of the fact that the Earth Scouts section is designed as a coed program for ages 3-17. A facilitator guide is included for the program. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
The Evian Group
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this site is entitled Global Governance Hub, with an aim to facilitate access to sources by selecting books, articles or reports that are relevant to the debate. The purpose of the Evian Group is to create a global trade and investment environment that will promote dialogue with Asia and Europe centering around WTO and how it can best function to enhance global prosperity. Start by clicking on suggested readings to learn more about the fundamentals of the global system. The suggested readings cover the pros and cons of globalization. Be aware of the fact that many of the readings are appropriate for secondary students. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Globalization 101
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this web site is extremely useful to secondary teachers and students who are studying globalization and global governance. The issue briefs section explores globalization in depth. Links which are provided are helpful to students and teachers and extend their research with extensive compilations of governmental and non governmental sources. Start by clicking on For Teachers. The user of this web site will find a number of lesson plans dealing with issues such as trade, technology, investment, health, culture, environment, migration, and IMF/World Bank. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Citizens for Global Solutions
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this organization has a mission statement which envisions abolishing war, protecting rights and freedoms, and solving problems facing humanity which no nation can solve alone. This organization promotes the International Criminal Court and reforming the UN. Start by clicking International Criminal Court, clicking latest news, clicking Law and Justice Issues you arrive at Q&A The International Court. The Q&A section contains excellent information on the International Court which is appropriate for grades 9-12. Be aware of the fact that there are other programs at this site on U.S. Global Engagement, Health and Environment, Peace and Security, Peace Operations, International Institutions, and UN Reform. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Globalism and Global Govenance
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this web site deals primarily with global agriculture equity issues. It provides a selection of articles and documents which deal directly and indirectly with global governance in the web selection In The News. Other selections of articles and documents are found under Weapons and War and Rio +10 related documents and links. This site places emphases on articles and documents which promote an alternative paradigm to economic and political globalization. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Lessons for Hope
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this is a wonderful web site which contains a series of lessons designed to help students develop an appreciation for the human community, animals, and the environment. The lessons are hands-on lessons developed from Jane Goodall’s life experiences. This site also contains a teacher’s guide to accompany each of the lessons. The site has a section which explains the “roots & shoots” program which Jane Goodall designed for students interested in community service. Be aware of the fact that although the lessons and program are designed for high school students, the site is applicable to grades 6-12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Overseas Development Institute
Posted by: admin onRecommended because This United Kingdom organization provides excellent briefing papers on overseas development. Start by a 1999 paper dealt with Global Governance: An Agenda For The Renewal Of The United Nations? It can be found by clicking Publications, then Clicking Briefing Papers. This paper would be an excellent source in the secondary school classroom for examining what role the United Nations should play in any system of global governance. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Open Democracy: free thinking for the world
Posted by: admin onRecommended because Open Democracy is an on-line global magazine which maintains a discussion forum. Click Globalization and then click World Social Forum: What should it be when it grows up? This is an excellent article produced in 2003 and raises excellent classroom discussion questions about what form globalization should take. Many of these would enliven any secondary school classroom discussion. Be aware of the fact that another article deals with The African State & Global Governance and yet another is entitle Globalization: The Argument of Our Time. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
SocialFunds.com
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this site would prove a great resource to secondary school economics classrooms. This site contains economic news releases which apply directly or indirectly to socially responsible investment. Start by an excellent press release found at this site is from World Economic Forum entitled “New Report On Global Governance Makes Grim Reading World Bank and IMF Prepare To Meet In Washington” (04/21/2004) Be aware of the fact that there are also sections on Corporate Governance, Book Reviews, and a section entitled Rio + 10. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Report of the Commission on Global Governance: Our Neighborhood
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this site contains a 12 page report which was prepared prior to a World Conference on Global Governance held in 1998. The proposals comprised the work of 12 different agencies and commissions and were advanced by the Commission on Global Governance. The report could serve as an excellent tool in secondary school classes examining the concept of global governance. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Timeline to Global Governance
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this time line traces events and organizations from 1891-2001. Each event or organization has an excellent link which students can access for additional information. Be aware of the fact that those events or organizations which are marked with a M can only be accessed by members of the Environmental Conservation Organization. This site is appropriate for grades 6-12. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Kiel Institute for World Economics
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this site contains abstracts from ten papers written for a symposium on Global Governance: Architecture for the World Economy. The papers are divided between I. Fears and Benefits of Globalization and II. Designing Global Governance. Start by the abstract “Looking 30 Years Ahead in Global Governance,” which would be especially useful to secondary students who are concluding a study of global governance. Reviewed by Ron Reichel.
Amnesty International
Posted by: admin onRecommended because this human rights organization provides rich resources on such topics as freeing prisoners of conscience, ensuring prompt and fair trials for political prisoners, abolishing the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. See the current Campaigns and topics such as Arms Control, Stop Torture, Death Penalty, Refugees’ Rights, International Justice, Economic Globalization and Human Rights, Child Soldiers, Human Rights Education. Be aware of images and descriptions of torture. This site may be useful in teaching global issues related to slavery, indigenous peoples, refugees, and women rights.
