Understanding Globalization
The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change
5th Edition
Published on 14. January 2016
280 pages
979-8-8818-7802-3 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Globalization introduces students to the concept of globalization, providing an essential history, overview of key themes and theories, and a wealth of engaging examples. The fifth edition has been completely revised to connect with students today, opening with a discussion of the far-reaching causes and effects of the recent financial crisis and including new material on global migration patterns, ISIS, and more, while maintaining the book's accessible and student-friendly style.
The book begins by examining the roots of the recent global financial crisis, looking at the roles of inflation, the housing crisis, Wall Street, policy makers, and more. It also explores the varying impact of globalization-from democratization and equality in some countries to destabilization and inequality in others. The fifth edition of Understanding Globalization is a compelling and current introduction to the myriad influences of globalization in our lives.
The book begins by examining the roots of the recent global financial crisis, looking at the roles of inflation, the housing crisis, Wall Street, policy makers, and more. It also explores the varying impact of globalization-from democratization and equality in some countries to destabilization and inequality in others. The fifth edition of Understanding Globalization is a compelling and current introduction to the myriad influences of globalization in our lives.
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Robert K. Schaeffer
Understanding Globalization
The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change
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01/2016
5th Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€66.40
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Robert K. Schaeffer is professor of sociology at California Polytechnic State University. He is author or coauthor of a number of books, including Social Movements and Global Social Change: The Rising Tide and Fast Forward: Work, Gender, and Protest in a Changing World.
Content
Preface
Introduction
The Crisis of GlobalizationThe Rise of Wall StreetThe Housing BoomFinancial Crisis and Great RecessionDemocratization in the RepublicsDivision and Sub-division, Conflict and WarGlobalization and ChinaMarginalization and Exit in AfricaGlobalization and Global Warming
Introduction
The Crisis of GlobalizationThe Rise of Wall StreetThe Housing BoomFinancial Crisis and Great RecessionDemocratization in the RepublicsDivision and Sub-division, Conflict and WarGlobalization and ChinaMarginalization and Exit in AfricaGlobalization and Global Warming
