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Blackwell Companion to Globalization by George Ritzer (2007, Hardcover)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405132744
ISBN-139781405132749
eBay Product ID (ePID)57056272
Product Key Features
Number of Pages752 Pages
Publication NameBlackwell Companion to Globalization
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGlobalization
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science
AuthorGeorge Ritzer
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight50.3 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-001203
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Reviews& "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the"globophobic" thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization."Frank Lechner, Emory University"This is a thoroughly collated, unique combination of encyclopaedic surveys of the major controversies that split/unite the on-going debate on the origins, dynamics and the prospects of globalization, with illuminating case studies exploring the diverse impacts of globalizing pressures on contemporary life in all parts of the planet. An exceptionally useful reference, gathering under one cover texts otherwise difficult to access and seldom considered together."Zygmunt Bauman, University of Leeds and University of Warsaw, "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the "globophobic " thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization. " Frank Lechner, Emory University "This is a thoroughly collated, unique combination of encyclopaedic surveys of the major controversies that split/unite the on-going debate on the origins, dynamics and the prospects of globalization, with illuminating case studies exploring the diverse impacts of globalizing pressures on contemporary life in all parts of the planet. An exceptionally useful reference, gathering under one cover texts otherwise difficult to access and seldom considered together." Zygmunt Bauman, Professor Emeritus, University of Leeds and University of Warsaw, "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the "globophobic" thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization." Frank J. Lechner, Emory University "This is a thoroughly collated, unique combination of encyclopaedic surveys of the major controversies that split/unite the on-going debate on the origins, dynamics and the prospects of globalization, with illuminating case studies exploring the diverse impacts of globalizing pressures on contemporary life in all parts of the planet. An exceptionally useful reference, gathering under one cover texts otherwise difficult to access and seldom considered together." Zygmunt Bauman, University of Leeds and University of Warsaw, & "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the & "globophobic & " thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization. & " Frank Lechner, Emory University"This is a thoroughly collated, unique combination of encyclopaedic surveys of the major controversies that split/unite the on-going debate on the origins, dynamics and the prospects of globalization, with illuminating case studies exploring the diverse impacts of globalizing pressures on contemporary life in all parts of the planet. An exceptionally useful reference, gathering under one cover texts otherwise difficult to access and seldom considered together." Zygmunt Bauman, Professor Emeritus, University of Leeds and University of Warsaw, "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the "globophobic " thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization. " Frank Lechner, Emory University"This is a thoroughly collated, unique combination of encyclopaedic surveys of the major controversies that split/unite the on-going debate on the origins, dynamics and the prospects of globalization, with illuminating case studies exploring the diverse impacts of globalizing pressures on contemporary life in all parts of the planet. An exceptionally useful reference, gathering under one cover texts otherwise difficult to access and seldom considered together." Zygmunt Bauman, Professor Emeritus, University of Leeds and University of Warsaw, "The stimulating essays in this remarkably comprehensive collection cover important global trends, present intriguing theoretical perspectives, and take sides in current debates on globalization. Many illustrate what Ritzer calls the "globophobic " thrust in recent work on the subject. This volume is required reading for serious students of globalization. " Frank Lechner, Emory University
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal303.482
Table Of ContentList of Illustrations viii Notes on Contributors x Introduction George Ritzer 1 PART I: INTRODUCTION 15 Introduction to Part I George Ritzer 16 1. Globalization in Hard Times: Contention in the Academy and Beyond Anthony McGrew 29 2. What Is Globalization? Roland Robertson and Kathleen E. White 54 3. The Cultural Construction of Neoliberal Globalization Robert J. Antonio 67 4. Globalization: The Major Players George M. Thomas 84 5. Globalization Today John Boli and Velina Petrova 103 6. Theories of Globalization William I. Robinson 125 7. Studying Globalization: Methodological Issues Salvatore Babones 144 8. Cosmopolitanism: A Critical Theory for the Twenty-fi rst Century Ulrich Beck 162 PART II: THE MAJOR DOMAINS 177 Introduction to Part II George Ritzer 178 9. The End of Globalization? The Implications of Migration for State, Society and Economy Subhrajit Guhathakurta, David Jacobson and Nicholas C. DelSordi 201 10. Globalization and the Agrarian World Philip McMichael 216 11. Globalization and the Environment Steve Yearley 239 12. Cities and Globalization Michael Timberlake and Xiulian Ma 254 13. The Sociology of Global Organizations Stewart Clegg and Chris Carter 272 14. Economic Globalization: Corporations Peter Dicken 291 15. Outsourcing: Globalization and Beyond George Ritzer and Craig Lair 307 16. Globalization and Consumer Culture Douglas J. Goodman 330 17. Cultural Globalization John Tomlinson 352 18. Globalization and Ideology Manfred B. Steger 367 19. Media and Globalization Douglas Kellner and Clayton Pierce 383 20. Globalization and Information and Communications Technologies: The Case of War Howard Tumber and Frank Webster 396 21. Political Globalization Gerard Delanty and Chris Rumford 414 22. Globalization and Public Policy Tim Blackman 429 23. Religion and Globalization Peter Beyer 444 24. Globalization and Higher Education Peter Manicas 461 25. Sport and Globalization David L. Andrews and Andrew D. Grainger 478 26. The Fate of the Local Melissa L. Caldwell and Eriberto P. Lozada Jr 498 27. Public Health in a Globalizing World: Challenges and Opportunities Farnoosh Hashemian and Derek Yach 516 PART III: MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCLUSIONS 539 Introduction to Part III George Ritzer 540 28. Globalization and Global Inequalities: Recent Trends Glenn Firebaugh and Brian Goesling 549 29. World Inequality in the Twenty-fi rst Century: Patterns and Tendencies Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz and Timothy Patrick Moran 565 30. Globalization and Corruption Carolyn Warner 593 31. Globalization and Sexuality Kathryn Farr 610 32. War in the Era of Economic Globalization Gerald Schneider 630 33. Globalization and International Terrorism Gus Martin 644 34. Resisting Globalization Richard Kahn and Douglas Kellner 662 35. The Futures of Globalization Bryan S. Turner 675 Index 693
SynopsisThis companion features 35 original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations. The essays focus on key questions in the debate surrounding globalization: does globalization bring with it more or less inequality? How is power distributed globally? What role does technology play? What is the significance of the nation-state in contemporary globalization? The volume also explores the often overlooked underbelly of globalization, including coverage of international terrorism, sex trafficking, corruption, war, and environmental problems. The Blackwell Companion to Globalization introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies, and explores the major areas affected by globalization including the environment, media and communication, and economic and social relationships., This companion features original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations. Introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies Explores the major areas of impact, including the environment, cities, outsourcing, consumerism, global media, politics, religion, and public health Addresses the foremost concerns of global inequality, corruption, international terrorism, war, and the future of globalization Wide-ranging and comprehensive, an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in a range of disciplines, This companion features 35 original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations., This Companion features 35 original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations.The essays focus on key questions in the debate surrounding globalization: does globalization bring with it more or less inequality? How is power distributed globally? What role does technology play? What is the significance of the nation-state in contemporary globalization? The volume also explores the often overlooked underbelly of globalization, including coverage of international terrorism, sex trafficking, corruption, war, and environmental problems.A Companion to Globalization introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies, and explores the major areas affected by globalization including the environment, media and communication, and economic and social relationships.
LC Classification NumberJZ1318
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