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Globalization: The Key Concepts Hardcover – 13 February 2014

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Edition: 2nd
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For the first time in human history, the vast majority of the world's population is connected through trade, travel, production, media and politics. Ours is an era of ubiquitous mobile communication, economic outsourcing, mass migration and imported consumer goods. At the same time, people everywhere are concerned to keep their identities rooted and sense of place in the face of momentous change.

This new edition of Thomas Hylland Eriksen's concise and engaging landmark textbook outlines the main debates and controversies around globalization, and develops a unique perspective to show how globalization is an inherently double process, taking place both from above and below. Each chapter is supported by boxed case studies and bullet points summarizing the core information, suggestions for further reading, and essay and discussion questions, making this the ideal guide for both the classroom and independent study. Focusing on key concepts of globalization and drawing on international examples, this book is essential for anyone wishing to understand the fundamental processes underlying the contemporary world and the consequences these have for all of us.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0857857274
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0857857279
  3. Edition
    2
  4. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Academic
  5. Publication date
    13 February 2014
  6. Part of series
    The Key Concepts
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    17.78 x 1.42 x 25.4 cm
  9. Print length
    224 pages
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This book does an excellent job of defining key concepts and terms in a clear, accessible and engaging way, without 'dumbing down'. The case studies are interesting, drawing on a variety of different cultures, countries and regions, to illustrate the concepts at hand. (Caroline A. Hartzell, Professor of Political Science, Gettysburg College, USA)

This is a great introduction to the study of globalization! To organize the text along key concepts is a brilliant idea as it helps students to understand the complex integration of various dimensions of globalization and pushes them to ask new and pertinent questions. (Sylva Frisk, University of Gothenburg, School of Global Studies, Sweden)

Globalization: The Key Concepts cuts through the vast scholarship on globalization with powerful, simple ideas. Packed with thought-provoking examples, this book is accessible and intelligent, providing a good grounding in the fundamentals while introducing students to major scholarly debates. An excellent introduction to the field. (Emma Reisz, Lecturer in Asian History, History and Anthropology, Queen’s University Belfast, UK)

Eriksen's book is perhaps the best one volume survey on globalization available. With a clear and conversational writing style, he weaves together theory, explanation and contemporary examples into an effective overview of the causes, consequences, concepts, and debates regarding globalization. (Mark Dailey, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Green Mountain College, USA)

Book Description

A new edition of Thomas Eriksen's lively introduction to globalization, revised and updated to provide an overview of the current key concepts, discussions and debates.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Academic; 2 edition (13 February 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0857857274
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0857857279
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 1.42 x 25.4 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 33

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Patricio M.
5.0 out of 5 stars I Teach This Book
Reviewed in the United States on 16 December 2019
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I find it is the best Globalization introduction around.
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D.B. Chicago
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok intro to the topic
Reviewed in the United States on 8 August 2019
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The subtitle of the book is "Key Concepts," and while it does introduce the reader to some concepts and issues, it does so in somewhat confusing fashion. I never really got a sense of the overarching organization of the text, if in fact there is one, as the chapters seem to be self-standing rather than sequential. The writing is generally clear and the author does tie the concepts to real-world examples, though some of the "case studies" are more engaging than others. There are many references to other texts on the topic. Overall, an OK text but not the first title to read on the subject of globalization.
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Martin Flores
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 20 December 2016
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Political interesting.
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Sir Mak
4.0 out of 5 stars needed them for lecture class
Reviewed in the United States on 24 September 2015
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good
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