Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Globalization : Prospects and Problems by JoAnn A. Chirico (2013, Trade Paperback / Trade Paperback)
Rarewaves (624060)
97.8% positive feedback
Price:
US $158.16
ApproximatelyPHP 8,793.22
+ $3.99 shipping
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101412987970
ISBN-139781412987974
eBay Product ID (ePID)166687674
Product Key Features
Number of Pages552 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGlobalization : Prospects and Problems
Publication Year2013
SubjectGlobalization, Sociology / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science
AuthorJoann A. Chirico
FormatTrade Paperback / Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight34 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2013-012634
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsClearly, the greatest strength of this book stems from the enthusiasm, expertise and passion of the author...the reader cannot help but be drawn into many of the examples and case studies., It's well-written, comprehensive, and challenging-perfect for critically introducing globalization to undergraduates., The work provides strong coverage of a variety of important theoretical perspectives related to globalization and its evolution., It's well-written, comprehensive, and challenging--perfect for critically introducing globalization to undergraduates., Its well-written, comprehensive, and challenging--perfect for critically introducing globalizationto undergraduates., "It's well-written, comprehensive, and challenging-perfect for critically introducing globalization to undergraduates." -- Julie Steinkopf Rice "Clearly, the greatest strength of this book stems from the enthusiasm, expertise and passion of the author...the reader cannot help but be drawn into many of the examples and case studies." -- Ken Wade "The work provides strong coverage of a variety of important theoretical perspectives related to globalization and its evolution." -- Teresa Sobieszczyk, The work provides strong coverageof a variety of important theoretical perspectives related to globalization and its evolution., Clearly, the greatest strength of this book stems from the enthusiasm, expertise and passion of the author…the reader cannot help but be drawn into many of the examples and case studies., "The work provides strong coverage of a variety of important theoretical perspectives related to globalization and its evolution."
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal303.482
Table Of ContentChapter One: The World Has Gone GlobalChapter Two: Studying GlobalizationChapter Three: Setting the Stage: Foundations of GlobalizationWaves of NationhoodEarly Waves of Economic GlobalizationNeo-Colonialism and Cold War Strategic AdvantageThe Contemporary Period of Nation BuildingShaping the Modern StateEarly Globalization of LiberalismEstablishing International Law and OrganizationChapter Four: Making the Global EconomyPost WWII Waves of Economic GlobalizationShaping a New WaveGlobalization as Transitioning Industrial SectorsGlobalization as Outsourcing and OffshoringGlobalization as Trade in LaborGrowing Economic Inequalities: Within and Among SocietiesThe Global Economic CrisisThe View from the World Social Forum: Civil Society ReportsThe View from the Group of 20The Debt CrisisThe Circumstances of GlobalizationShaping Globalization: The Possibility of a New Order?Questions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Five: Forging a Global Civil SocietyDefining Civil SocietyEmergence of Global Civil SocietyThe Challenge of Democracy in Global Civil SocietyGlobal Civil Society: Interacting Layers of GovernanceCivil Society Case StudiesCase Study: Treaty to Ban LandminesCase Study: The Environmental RegimeThe Human Rights RegimeThe Global FieldQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Six: Who Gets What, When and How: Global GovernancePropositions for Global GovernanceSummaryQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Seven: Globalizing Political Culture and State GovernanceGlobalization of Normative Criteria for GovernanceWave Effects in GlobalizationQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Eight: Trends and Transitions in Democracy2011: A New Democratic Wave?The Development of Democracy around the WorldQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Nine: Globalizing Culture: Change and ContinuityConversion and Divergence in GlobalizationGlobal Culture: Compromise and ClashCultural Flows Emerging from Global LifeSummaruQuestions, InvestigationsChapter Ten: Globalization and Everyday LifeEducationGlobal Patterns of Health and Health CareSportsQuestions and InvestigationsChapter Eleven: Religion: Conflict and CompromiseChapter Twelve: Transborder Threats to Well-Being: Inequality and MigrationTransborder Threats to Wellbeing: Inequality and MigrationRisk and UncertaintyInequality: The Global PyramidThree Case Studies to Alleviate PovertyMigrationQuestions and InvestigationsChapter Thirteen: Transborder Threats to Human Well-Being: Violent Conflict and CrimeThe Challege of Violent ConflictPeace Making and Peace BuildingTransnational Organized Crime (TOC)Responding to RisksQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Fourteen: Transborder Threats to Human Well-Being: Food and the EnvironmentA World of Contrast: Starving on a Planet of PlentyThreats to the Natural EnvironmentQuestions, Investigations, and ResourcesChapter Fifteen: Global Trajectories: The CityContemporary CitiesCities and the Qualities of LifeInnovative Approaches to City LifeQuestions and Investigations
SynopsisGlobalization: Prospects and Problems is a groundbreaking globalization text that goes beyond just focusing on one theme such as cultural, economic, or political globalization, and covers the range of globalization issues and topics. Speaking to students with one voice and from one analytical framework the author presents a clear image of "the big globalization picture" by providing, piece by piece, a myriad of globalization topics, debates, theories and empirical data. The author makes a strong connection with the student by encouraging them to relate their experiences as individuals to globalization processes., This groundbreaking text on globalization provides a comprehensive and enlightening overview of globalization issues and topics. Emphasizing the theory and methods that social scientists employ to study globalization, the text reveals how macro globalization processes impact individual lives-from the spread of scientific discourse to which jobs are more or less likely to be offshored. The author presents a clear image of "the big globalization picture" by skillfully exploring, piece by piece, a myriad of globalization topics, debates, theories, and empirical data. Compelling chapters on theory, global civil society, democracy, cities, religion, institutions (sports, education, and health care), along with three chapters on global challenges, help readers develop a broad understanding of key topics and issues. Throughout the text, the author encourages readers to relate their personal experiences to globalization processes, allowing for a more meaningful and relevant learning experience., This groundbreaking text on globalization provides a comprehensive and enlightening overview of globalization issues and topics. Emphasizing the theory and methods that social scientists employ to study globalization, the text reveals how macro globalization processes impact individual lives--from the spread of scientific discourse to which jobs are more or less likely to be offshored. The author presents a clear image of "the big globalization picture" by skillfully exploring, piece by piece, a myriad of globalization topics, debates, theories, and empirical data. Compelling chapters on theory, global civil society, democracy, cities, religion, institutions (sports, education, and health care), along with three chapters on global challenges, help readers develop a broad understanding of key topics and issues. Throughout the text, the author encourages readers to relate their personal experiences to globalization processes, allowing for a more meaningful and relevant learning experience., Emphasizing the theory and methods that social scientists employ to study globalization, this undergraduate text explores how macro globalization processes impact individual lives., Globalization: Prospects and Problems, by JoAnn Chirico, provides a comprehensive and enlightening overview of globalization issues and topics. Emphasizing the theory and methods that social scientists employ to study globalization, the text reveals how macro globalization processes impact individual lives--from the spread of scientific discourse to which jobs are more or less likely to be offshored. The author presents a clear image of "the big globalization picture" by skillfully exploring, piece by piece, a myriad of globalization topics, debates, theories, and empirical data. Compelling chapters on theory, global civil society, democracy, cities, religion, institutions (sports, education, and health care), along with three chapters on global challenges, help readers develop a broad understanding of key topics and issues. Throughout the text, the author encourages readers to relate their personal experiences to globalization processes, allowing for a more meaningful and relevant learning experience.
LC Classification NumberJZ1318
Be the first to write a review
