Includes bibliographical references.

Chapter 1: The Study of Globalization -- Definition of Globalization -- Historical Foundation of Term "Globalization" -- Indicators of Globalization -- Nature of Globalization -- Nature of Globalization -- Dimensions of Globalization -- Reasons of Globalization -- Stages of Globalization -- Merits of Globalization -- Demerits of Globalization -- Importance of Studying Globalization -- The Importance of Studying Globalization -- The Theory of Globalization for Everyone -- The Theory of Comparative Advantage -- Philosophy Underlying Globalization -- Learning Activities -- Relective Figure -- Chapter 2: The Structures of Globalization -- Global Economy -- Market Integration -- Role of International Financial Institutions in the Creation of Global -- Membership Composition of IFI -- History of Global Market Integration in the Twentieth Century -- Global Corporation -- Global Interstate System -- Global Governance -- World System -- World System Theory -- Internationalism versus Globalization -- Contemporary Global Governance -- Th United Nations (UN) -- Main Functions of UN -- Role of UN Today and the Future -- The UN General Assembly -- Challenges of Global Governance in the 21st Century -- Relevance of the State Amidst Globalization -- Learning Activities -- Relfection Figure -- Chapter 3: A World of Regions -- A World of Regions: Asia and Europe in the American Imperium -- North-South Divide -- Global South Versus Third World -- How the "Third World" Became the Global South: The Origins of the Third World -- Global Conception Emerged from the Experiences of Latin American Countries -- Asian Regionalism -- Learning Activities -- Reflection Figure -- Chapter 4: A World of Ideas -- Global Media Culture -- Various Forms of Global Integration -- Dynamics Between Local and Global Cultural Production -- Globalization of Religion -- Globalization Affects Religious Practices and Beliefs -- Role of Religion Today -- Role of Religion in Promoting World Peace -- The Rise and Fall of the ISIL of ISIS -- Learning Activities -- Reflection Figure -- Chapter 5: Global Population and Mobility -- World Population -- Global Mobility -- Trends in Global Migration -- Factors Influencing Migration and Population Movements -- Transnationalism and Migration -- Learning Activities -- Reflection Figure -- Chapter 6: Towards A Sustainable World -- Sustainable Development -- Sustainability Versus Stability -- Some Sustainable Development Goals -- Sustainable Development Models -- Global Challenges in Food Security -- Global Food Security Model -- Learning Activities -- Reflection Figure -- Chapter 7: Global Citizenship -- Meaning and Usage of Global Citizenship -- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- Global Citizen -- Mundialization -- Earth Anthem -- Criticism of Global Citizenship -- Ethical Obligations of Global Citizen --- Learning Activities -- Reflection Figure

Ariola, M. M. (2018). The contemporary world. Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing Inc.