
Globalization
A Basic Text
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
Published on 2. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-1-119-52728-2 (ISBN)
Available immediately
Description
An accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the field
In the comprehensively revised Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globalization, as well as modern developments like the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash to it, trade negotiations, social media and the spread of misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19.
The new edition includes a greater focus on the structures of inequality that encourage or discourage global flows. Additionally, new examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia are used to illustrate key concepts, and round out the international coverage of book. Throughout, the authors use clear and helpful metaphors including solids, liquids, gases, and flows to introduce and explain the complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable way.
Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:
* A thorough introduction to globalization and related processes, including imperialism, colonialism, development, and westernization
* An exploration of neoliberalism, including its roots, principles, criticisms, and Neo-Marxist alternatives
* A practical discussion of global political structures and processes, as well as global economic flows of production and consumption
* A concise treatment of negative global flows and processes, including dangerous imports, diseases, crime, terrorism, and war
* Analysis of the changing nature of globalization and de-globalization, and the social movements and technological developments driving these changes
* More images, charts, and graphs to help illustrate and highlight the concepts contained in the book
Perfect for advanced undergraduates studying globalization across sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, and economics, Globalization: A Basic Text, Third Edition will also be essential reading for students taking courses in culture, economy and inequality, and migration taught from a global perspective.
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Edition
3rd Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1362 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-52728-2 (9781119527282)
Schweitzer Classification
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Wiley
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10/2021
3rd Edition
Wiley-ISTE
€39.99
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10/2021
3rd Edition
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Book
01/2015
2nd Edition
Wiley
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Persons
George Ritzer is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland, USA. He is Editor-In-Chief of the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology from 2007, and author of several books including The McDonaldization of Society (9th ed., 2018), The Globalization of Nothing (2nd ed., 2007), and coauthor with Paul Dean of Globalization: The Essentials (2nd ed, Wiley Blackwell 2019).
Paul Dean is Associate Professor and Department Chair of Sociology/Anthropology at Ohio Wesleyan University, USA. His research focus is on globalization, social inequality, economic sociology, social movements, and race and ethnicity.