ISBN:
9781118688342
,
9781118687130
,
9781118687123
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 534 Seiten)
,
Karten
Edition:
Second edition
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ritzer, George Globalization : a basic text
DDC:
303.48/2
Keywords:
Geschichte
;
Globalisierung
;
Cross-cultural orientation
;
Globalization -- History
;
Globalization
;
Globalisierung
;
Anthropogeografie
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Globalisierung
;
Globalisierung
;
Anthropogeografie
Abstract:
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
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