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Ritzer, George

Globalization: A Basic Text - 2nd Revised edition - United Kingdom; John Wiley and Sons Ltd; 30 Jan 2015 - 552 Pages; Paperback

Updated to reflect recent global developments, the second edition of Globalization: A Basic Text presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies. Features updates and revisions in its accessible introduction to key theories and major topics in globalization Includes an enhanced emphasis on issues relating to global governance, emerging technology, global flows of people, human trafficking, global justice movements, and global environmental sustainability. Utilizes a unique set of metaphors to introduce and explain the highly complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable manner Offers an interdisciplinary approach to globalization by drawing from fields that include sociology, global political economy, political science, international relations, geography, and anthropology Written by an internationally recognized and experienced author team

ISBN: 9781118687123

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human geography
Political economy
Politics & government
Globalization

Dewey Class. No.: 303.48