Rethinking Globalization
RETHINKING GLOBALIZATION: TEACHING FOR JUSTICE IN AN UNJUST WORLD
By Bill Bigelow & Bob Peterson, eds. Rethinking Schools. 2002. (402 pages)
Subjects: Education. Human Rights. Colonialism. Globalization. Sweatshops. Child Labor. Consumption.
Recommended for: Educators, for use with grades 4-12.
SUMMARY:
Rethinking Globalization is a collection of essays, articles, poems, teaching ideas, and more, for teachers to use in inspiring students to think critically and creatively about global social justice issues. The book especially focuses on the impacts of globalization on the planet and its people. In addition to readings and teaching ideas, the book includes an extensive resource section of books, songs, videos and websites on these topics.
IDEAS FOR USING THIS BOOK:
This book is full of teaching ideas. Topics addressed in the book include:
- Legacy of Inequality: Colonial Roots
- The Global Economy: Colonialism Without Colonies
- Global Sweatshops
- Child Labor in the Global Economy
- The Globalization of Food
- Culture, Consumption & the Environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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