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Chapter 5 — The Physical, Social and Cultural Environment of Politics Explore Additional Suggested Readings The following readings supplement those suggested in chapter 5 of the text. Ardrey, Robert. The Territorial Imperative. Edited by Philip Turner. Kodansha America, 1997. Denko, George J., and William Wood, eds. Reordering the World: Geopolitical Perspectives in the Twenty-First Century. Vol. 2. Boulder: Westview, 1999. Jared Diamond. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. New York: Viking Adult, 2004 Dobson, Andrew. The Green Reader: Essays Toward a Sustainable Society. San Francisco: Mercury House, 1991. Esposito, John. Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Foner, Eric. Who Owns History? Rethinking the Past in a Changing World. New York: Hill and Wang, 2002. Fredrickson, George M.M. Racism: A Short History. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2002. Rothman, Robert A. Inequality and Stratification: Race, Class, and Gender. 4th ed. New York: Prentice Hall, 2001. Rozell, Mark J. and Wilcox, Clyde. Second Coming: The New Christian Right in Virginia Politics. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. Annotated Links The following links will help you explore the themes of chapter 5 on the Web. “Digital divide” is the term used to describe the gap between those who can effectively use new information and communication tools, such as the Internet, and those who cannot. This Web site provides data on current disparities and discusses solutions for the problems of access and literacy. Links to articles about the digital divide are provided throughout this site. Economic Policy Institute
(EPI) To stay current with economic trends, check out this Web site. The EPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that provides research to promote a prosperous, fair, and sustainable economy. Its Web site is organized into categories: living standards and labor markets; government and the economy; trade and globalization; education; and sustainable economics. A virtual library allows visitors to search full-text EPI publications, such as annual reports, briefing papers, and audio files. The Leonard E.
Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life Headquartered at Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut, the Greenberg Center is a non-sectarian and non-partisan institute advancing knowledge and understanding of the roles religious movements play in the contemporary world. L Of particular interest is the tension between religious and secular values. National Organization for
Women (NOW) The National Organization for Women is a nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. The NOW Web site explains the organization’s history and supplies information related to women’s issues. In addition to giving legislative updates, the NOW site urges women to take action by subscribing to weekly e-mails, writing members of Congress, or joining a local NOW chapter. This is a fabulous resource for maps of all kinds--world, regional, country, crisis area, historical, and outline. The main collection is held at the University of Texas by the Perry-Castañeda Library. In addition to the basic map collection, the site also offers numerous links to other map Web sites. United Nations Fund for
Population Activities (UNFPA) The United Nations Population Fund helps developing countries find solutions to their population problems. The UNFPA site explains the program’s central role in promoting reproductive health, implementing strategies for population and development, and advocating rights. It also provides information on the state of the world population with a focus on environmental trends and impacts. News releases and access to publications make this site a great source for additional information on sustainable development. World Resources Institute
(WRI) The World Resources Institute is an environmental think tank that provides practical information, ideas, and solutions to protect the earth and improve people’s lives. The site focuses on ten global environmental topics ranging from climate and atmosphere to economics and business. An “Earth Trends” section is subdivided into various topics, each of which has its own searchable database, data tables, country profiles, maps, and special features.
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