The Blackwell companion to globalization

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...

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Other Authors: Ritzer, George (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford : Blackwell 2006.
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Summary: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 methodologiesExplores the major areas of impact, including the environment, cities, outsourcing, consumerism, global media, politics, religion, and public healthAddresses the foremost concerns of global inequality, corruption, international terrorism, war,
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (754 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119538530
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