Conflict in Context: Understanding Local to Global Security

by Mertz, Gayle; Lieber, Carol Miller

• ISBN13: 9780942349160
• ISBN10: 0942349164
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-30
• Publisher: Educators for Social responsibility

Summary

As the twenty-first century begins the process known as globalization is now the norm. The actions and decisions of every individual now affect not only their immediate community and nation, but also the world at large, and in return all of us are affected by global events. Conflict in Context: Understanding Local to Global Security is designed to introduce students to the key concepts and skills they need to be responsible global citizens.More than 40 lessons are provided, carefully chosen and designed to help students develop a range of important skills, including research, mapping, dialogue, debate, role-playing, creative writing, critical thinking, and informed analysis. Numerous case studies, based on actual international issues, are also provided. And each lesson willhelp students meet academic standards as defined by the National Council for the Social Studies.Conflict in Context enables students to examine conflict and security in their own lives and communities and explore ways that their conception of these factors influences public policy and decision-making at local, national, and global levels. Students will learn that a complex consideration of security must go beyond military issues to include economics, human rights, and more.