A Globalizing World?

by David Held (Editor)

Today's news media is full of references to 'globalization' - a buzz word that is quickly becoming ubiquitous. But what exactly is globalization? What are its main driving forces? Does it truly embrace all aspects of our lives, from economics to cultural developments? A Globalizing World? examines these and other key questions in a highly accessible fashion, offering a clear and intelligent guide to the big ideas and debates of our time. In doing so, it does not take one particular stance for or against globalizaton; rather, it examines the arguments and evidence about its nature, form and impact. After introducing the main theoretical positions of those who have studied the subject, key chapters look at the changing form of modern communication and cultural industries, trade patterns and financial flows of the world economy, and whether or not the 'new political world order' is qualitatively different from the old state system. This is essential reading for all students of politics, economics and international relations.

Genres: Geography

188 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[lexii · Rating 2 out of 5]

Layout that makes it easy to read, but it’s hard to follow what they want to convey. Intro + summary connect, but the middle is confusing.

[Kyogo · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is no denying that today's world has globalized. While the spotlight goes to improved technology and communication, we tend to leave behind other aspects of it that may be disrupting the world. "A globalizing world?" written by David Held, is a great book on the origins of globalization and its strong impacts on the world we live in today, drawing from real-world issues and examples.

We need to be able to understand what globalization is in order to understand the complex world we live in. This book may change your perception of globalization and how it can be such a huge factor in driving this world forward.

[Drew Pyke · Rating 3 out of 5]

read this as part of DD100 An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change