ABSTRACT
Global studies is an approach to studying the world that recognizes the complexities of human interactions—interactions that occur among individuals and groups, in the market, through the nation-state, and at the supranational level. Rather than a discrete discipline, global studies are an interdisciplinary project that integrates a variety of fields to describe and analyze the nature of society and international affairs. Three levels of analysis—the nation-state, international organizations, and individuals—are critical in the political and economic foundations of global studies. Global studies highlights individuals’ experiences and pays attention to the voices of those impacted by globalization to better understand the nature of our world today. Global studies take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the world around us. Considering various levels of analysis and academic approaches, global studies also commonly investigates political and economic phenomena by asking about power. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
