Globalization: A Basic Text

by Ritzer, George
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ISBN: 9781119527282
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Updated to reflect recent global developments, the third edition of Globalization: A Basic Text presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies.

Key revisions across several broad areas are featured in this new edition. These underscore how global flows are shaped by powerful agents of globalization, where movements and structures serve to expedite global flows for some groups while serving as a barrier to others.
Revisions include addressing populism, the rise of far-right groups, and their mobilization against globalization (including Brexit and other political developments, resistance to migration, trade negotiations, etc). Also, there will be a greater focus on structures of inequality that expedite or are barriers to flows. This is now featured more systemically, put in conversation with the rise in populism, and articulated in terms of social justice and organizing concepts. A further area of revision will be to draw upon more examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and especially Asia. Not only will this include examples to illustrate key concepts, but there will be more positive examples from the Global South.
In addition, there are more visual images, charts, and graphs throughout the chapters. These images serve to break up the text, make the book more visually appealing, and are consistently cited by students as engaging examples that help to illustrate the textual content. The book utilizes a unique set of clear and helpful metaphors to introduce and explain the highly complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable manner. It offers an interdisciplinary approach to globalization by drawing from fields that include sociology, global political economy, political science, international relations, geography, and anthropology.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Ritzer, George
  • ISBN: 9781119527282
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.90 x 1.10
  • Number Of Pages: 656
  • Publication Year: 2021
Language: English

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