The Global Studies Reader

by Manfred B. Steger

Ideal for undergraduate courses, The Global Studies Reader, Second Edition, is an engaging, accessible introduction that helps students better understand what constitutes the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies. The premier scholar of globalization studies, Manfred B. Steger, brings together twenty of the "greatest hits" of the field since it emerged in the 1980s, carefully selecting and editing these influential pieces out of a vast repertoire of writing. Manageable in length and price, this "Top 20" collection shows how globalization has evolved and how it serves as a backdrop to the current global economic crisis.

372 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 2014

About the author

Manfred B. Steger (born 1961) is Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was also Professor of Global Studies and Director of the Globalism Research Centre at RMIT University in Australia until 2013. Steger's research and teaching spans globalization, ideology, and non-violence.

Steger's won the 2003 Michael Harrington Award with his study on Globalism: The New Market Ideology.

Reviews

[Tavia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Source: I own
Format: Paperback
Genre: Adult, History

This was a required read for my history class that I am taking. This book was set up in an interesting way which really intrigued me. There were discussion questions that were optional to answer while reading the book. This book talks about the globalization of the world from the past to now and it includes multiple works from recognized scholars.

[Ellis Hastings · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a collection of essays. Most were very dry and some came off as kind of condescending and redundant. A few, however, were very interesting.