Globalization: The Transformation of Social Worlds

by D. Stanley Eitzen, Maxine Baca Zinn

This popular and thought-provoking reader collects 42 interesting and highly relevant articles that explore the process of globalization and how it shapes societies and groups. Particular focus is placed on the United States, its role in the globalization process, and whether the effects of globalization can be viewed as beneficial or harmful to society. The articles, which reflect a wide variety of concerns and perspectives, are drawn from both scholarly and popular sources.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

For being an academic book, this was a really great read. It highlighted the key concepts and debates surrounding globalization in a very clear manner.

[suz]

The short readings in this book are a good way to start discussions on how globalization effects the US. Lifting the veil of socialization so that the larger picture of world trends can be seen is difficult. The readings in this book bring focus to such common social aspects, e.g. economics, politics, and social relations.

[Dragonfly0628 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, reader-friendly stories written by many diverse authors. It is a real eye-opener in the subject of globalization.

[Marina Whall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides numerous articles on topics of globalization - a great read to get an overview of current international issues.

[Anarchist Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really fascinating book. It is of course biased, but I believe it is impossible for such topics to not be biased.