Global studies encyclopedic dictionary / / edited by Alexander N. Chumakov, Ivan I. Mazour, William C. Gay ; assistant editor USA, Michael T. Howard ; assistant editors, Russia, Anastasia V. Mitrofanova and Vladimir M. Smolkin ; editorial assistant USA, Jonathan P. Branch ; with a foreword by Mikhail Gorbachev.

• Superior document: Value inquiry book series ; Contemporary Russian philosophy v. 276.
• TeilnehmendeR: Chumakov, A. N.; Mazur, I. I.; Gay, William, 1949-; Howard, Michael T.; Mitrofanova, Anastasia V.; Smolkin, Vladimir M.; Branch, Jonathan P.; Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-2022.
• Place / Publishing House: Amsterdam : : Rodopi,, [2014]
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Value Inquiry Book Series 276.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (542 p.)
• Notes: Includes index.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 1322074593; 9401210977
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Alexander N. Chumakov, Ivan I. Mazour, William C. Gay ; assistant editor USA, Michael T. Howard ; assistant editors, Russia, Anastasia V. Mitrofanova and Vladimir M. Smolkin ; editorial assistant USA, Jonathan P. Branch ; with a foreword by Mikhail Gorbachev.

This book provides brief expositions of the central concepts in the field of Global Studies. Former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev says, “The book is intelligent, rich in content and, I believe, necessary in our complex, turbulent, and fragile world.” 300 authors from 50 countries contributed 450 entries. The contributors include scholars, researchers, and professionals in social, natural, and technological sciences. They cover globalization problems within ecology, business, economics, politics, culture, and law. This interdisciplinary collection provides a basis for understanding the concepts and methods within global studies and for accessing lengthier and more technical research in the field. The articles treat such important topics as the biosphere, ozone depletion, land resources and pollution, world health challenges, education, global modeling, sustainable development, war, weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism. The book also promotes academic cooperation, political dialogue, and mutual understanding across diverse traditions and national identities that are needed to engage successfully the many daunting challenges of globalization.