Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references (page 467-515) and index.

Updated to reflect the latest 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. 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

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781118687123

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.