Readings in Globalization
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This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes.
Introduces globalization through its basic concepts, rather than thematically; a distinctive approach that provides students with a better grasp of what social science has to offer on the topic Utilizes concepts from interdisciplinary sources, bringing together work from key figures across a number of fields - from Weber and Marx, to contemporary figures in the field, including Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha Includes excerpts to…mehr

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This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes.

Introduces globalization through its basic concepts, rather than thematically; a distinctive approach that provides students with a better grasp of what social science has to offer on the topic
Utilizes concepts from interdisciplinary sources, bringing together work from key figures across a number of fields - from Weber and Marx, to contemporary figures in the field, including Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha
Includes excerpts to illustrate ideas, all at an appropriate level of difficulty for an undergraduate audience
Offers all of this in the dynamic context of major debates surrounding the basic concepts and the fundamental realities of globalization
Designed so it can be used independently, or alongside Ritzer's Globalization: A Basic Text for a complete student resource
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Autorenporträt
GEORGE RITZER is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland and his awards include the American Sociological Association's Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Award. He has authored numerous books, including several student textbooks, and is editor of The Encyclopedia of Social Theory (2005), The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (2007 and continuing online), and The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Globalization (forthcoming). His books, the best known of which is The McDonaldization of Society (1993; 2008), have been translated into over 20 languages. ZEYNEP ATALAY is a PhD Candidate in Sociology at the University of Maryland. Her research interests lie in globalization, civil society, social movements, and NGO networks. Her current research explores the ways in which Muslim NGOs mobilize global networks through civil society.