Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation - Brossura

Dr. J. Michael Adams currently serves as Fairleigh Dickinson University's sixth president. Dr. Adams is a member of the executive committee of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) and is an IAUP representative to the United Nations. He also serves on the UN/IAUP Commission on Disarmament Education, Conflict Resolution and Peace, as well as the national council of the United Nations Association of the United States of America. Angelo Carfagna is Director of Communications and Special Projects for Fairleigh Dickinson University. An award-winning writer and editor, he has collaborated with Dr. Michael Adams to promote and garner attention for the University's global mission. The two are frequent partners on various projects focusing on global education and world citizenship.

*Discusses the significance of global citizenship in a world with diminishing borders * Highlights the role of education in a society that constantly faces change and conflict The world is rapidly changing. It is growing more interdependent and more complex, with new connections and with problems that transcend national and cultural boundaries. To survive and succeed in this environment, individuals must understand the driving forces of globalization and the trends that will shape their lives as global citizens. Shedding light on the realities and myths of globalization, this book is geared toward students, educators, and all concerned for the future. Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation offers each reader the promise of a perspective conducive to global change-an opportunity that humanity must embrace to negotiate 21st century conflicts and challenges.