City Hall Goes Abroad: The Foreign Policy of Local Politics (Multicultural Contexts; 1)

During the 1980s, United States cities came of age as forces to be reckoned with in US foreign policy. This scholarly, yet readable, analysiscarefully explores the roots and influence of municipal activism, surveying particular organizing issues and developing an `active city′ profile by examining particular cases.

City Hall Goes Abroad: The Foreign Policy of Local Politics

Politics & Social Sciences

Hobbs, Heidi H.

Politics & Government

Sage Publications, Inc.

During the 1980s, United States cities came of age as forces to be reckoned with in US foreign policy. This scholarly, yet readable, analysis carefully explores the roots and influence of municipal activism, surveying particular organizing issues and developing an 'active city' profile by examining particular cases.

Crossing Borders Electronic Version: International Studies for the 21st Century

Chernotsky, Harry I.

Sociology

CQ Press

BUNDLE: Chernotsky: Crossing Borders + Electronic Edition

In Crossing Borders, authors Harry Chernotsky and Heidi Hobbs provide an introduction to international studies that utilizes different disciplinary approaches in understanding the global arena. Geographic, political, economic, social, and cultural borders provide the framework for critical analysis as explicit connections to the different disciplines are made through both historical and theoretical analysis. This Second Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect recent events relating to cyberterrorism, ISIS, Ebola, South Sudan, Ukraine, and other critical hotspots. It offers new color maps and features, an expanded list of resources, clear learning objectives, and a full suite of online learning tools found in SAGE edge.

Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century

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Crossing Borders provides a framework built upon an understanding of the many borders that define the international system. Renowned authors Harry I. Chernotsky and Heidi H. Hobbs address many of the different fields that constitute international studies―geography, politics, economics, sociology, and anthropology―and give instructors a starting point from which they can pursue their own disciplinary interests. By integrating research and current examples, the Third Edition encourages you to identify your role in today’s international arena and what it means to be a global citizen. Not only do you develop a better understanding of the world, you also receive advice on how to increase your own global engagement through study abroad, internships, and career options. This Third Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect recent events and trends, including cyberterrorism, the rise of ISIS, and other key issues. It offers new color maps and clear learning objectives for every chapter, giving students a solid understanding of the complexity of the issues facing the world today.

Product Description 
Crossing Borders provides you with an introduction to international studies allowing you to recognize, understand and challenge the various disciplines that make up international studies. By employing an interdisciplinary approach, renowned authors Harry I. Chernotsky and Heidi H. Hobbs address the many fields of international studies―geography, politics, economics, sociology, and anthropology. Through study abroad, internships and career options, you will be to apply your knowledge practically and develop a better understanding of the world.\nThe 
Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent events and trends, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; the use of social media to interfere in elections; the role of China in trade, investment, and finance; and the tensions surrounding persistent racial and gender inequities around the world. 
 About the Author 
Harry I. Chernotsky is Professor in the Department of Global Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and served as the founding chair of the department from 2009-2016. Previous positions included Director of International Studies and Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He is the recipient of UNC Charlotte’s Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award and its International Education Faculty Award. Chernotsky received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University and specializes in international political economy and American foreign policy. He is co-author (with Heidi Hobbs) of Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century (about to enter its 4th edition) and has published in a wide range of professional journals. He has also been a leader in international studies education. In addition to spearheading numerous initiatives at UNC Charlotte, including the development of the Model United Nations program and the interdisciplinary International Studies major, he was Director of the North Carolina Great Decisions public affairs series for many years. He has served as President of the Southern region of the International Studies Association (ISA) and as Chair of ISA’s International Education section. He lectures widely on international affairs and consults on international education issues and programming. In recent years, he has been Scholar in Residence at Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and has worked closely with the University of Cantabria (Spain) on a global studies certificate project.\nHeidi H. Hobbs is the director of the Master of International Studies program and an associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University. She has a PhD in international relations from the University of Southern California.

To prepare for an increasingly globalized world, Chernotsky and Hobbs′ new introductory text Crossing Borders offers a clear, compelling framework for understanding the global forces that both unite and separate world citizens. With smart features designed to promote critical thinking, the book invites students to envision the future roles they might play on the international stage and guides them in developing the intercultural competencies they need to get there. Looking at types of "borders"―geographical, political, economic, social, and cultural―and then delving into extended case study chapters to explore the specific challenges they pose, the authors help students see how these borders contribute to our understanding of the world.

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City Hall Goes Abroad: The Foreign Policy of Local Politics

City Hall Goes Abroad: The Foreign Policy of Local Politics (Multicultural Contexts; 1)

Crossing Borders Electronic Version: International Studies for the 21st Century

BUNDLE: Chernotsky: Crossing Borders + Electronic Edition

Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century

Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century

Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century

Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century