Global Transformations: Politics, Economics, and Culture

by David Held, Anthony G. McGrew, David Goldblatt

In this book, the authors set forth a new model of globalization that lays claims to supersede existing models, and then use this model to assess the way the processes of globalization have operated in different historic periods in respect to political organization, military globalization, trade, finance, corporate productivity, migration, culture, and the environment. Each of these topics is covered in a chapter which contrasts the contemporary nature of globalization with that of earlier epochs. In mapping the shape and political consequences of globalization, the authors concentrate on six states in advanced capitalist societies (SIACS): the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany, and Japan. For comparative purposes, other states—particularly those with developing economics—are referred to and discussed where relevant. The book concludes by systematically describing and assessing contemporary globalization, and appraising the implications of globalization for the sovereignty and autonomy of SIACS. It also confronts directly the political fatalism that surrounds much discussion of globalization with a normative agenda that elaborates the possibilities for democratizing and civilizing the unfolding global transformation.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Academic, Sociology, Politics

540 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ericka]

This is a really useful sourcebook for hard data on globalization phenomena. Not the last stop, but a good first read.

[BellaGBear]

the writing could have been less complex, but the overal info was interesting

[Jim Swike]

Excellent Textbook that touches on all aspects of Global Transformations. Enjoy!