WKS 331A - Steps to Global Security

Institution:

Antioch University-Midwest (Closed)

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Description:

Considers the human need for security and the threats posed by terrorism, weapons of mass-destruction, gross violations of human rights, growing poverty and economic inequities, competition for diminishing resources, environmental degradation, and other global issues. Assesses the adequacy/inadequacies of nation-states to address threats that are global in scale and complexity, and the need for more effective global systems. Explores a range of proposals and steps for more effective global systems, including ways to strengthen the United Nations. Emphasis is on non-military approaches to security based on values of ecological balance, peace, social justice, human rights, and economic well-being for all peoples, and on the development of a vibrant and effective global civic society.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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