{"product_id":"globalization-a-basic-text","title":"Globalization: A Basic Text","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Ritzer and Paul Dean's Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization, including the rise of populism, Brexit, migration, trade negotiations, social media, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19. The book includes a greater focus on the structures of inequality that encourage or discourage global flows and uses clear and helpful metaphors to explain the complex nature of globalization. It is ideal for advanced undergraduates studying globalization across sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, and economics, as well as students taking courses in culture, economy and inequality, and migration taught from a global perspective. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 656 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Wiley and Sons Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, authored by renowned scholars George Ritzer and Paul Dean, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to key concepts in globalization. This revised edition delves into contemporary trends and topics, including the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash, trade negotiations, social media and misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides accessible and rigorous coverage of the major theories and topics in globalization, while also incorporating modern developments such as the structures of inequality that influence global flows. To enhance understanding, the authors employ clear and engaging metaphors, such as solids, liquids, gases, and flows, to explain the complex nature of globalization in a manner that is both accessible and understandable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its comprehensive coverage, the Third Edition includes a thorough introduction to globalization and related processes, including imperialism, colonialism, development, and westernization. It explores neoliberalism, its principles, criticisms, and Neo-Marxist alternatives. The book also provides practical discussions of global political structures and processes, as well as global economic flows of production and consumption. A concise treatment of negative global flows and processes, including dangerous imports, diseases, crime, terrorism, and war, is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book analyzes the changing nature of globalization and its impact on societies and individuals worldwide. This edition is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of globalization in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1338g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 255 x 38 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781119527282                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3rd Edition                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Ritzer,Paul Dean","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44106083401978,"sku":"9781119527282","price":32.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/a718eb2022b03d806b5207c872ca88cb.jpg?v=1638157533","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/globalization-a-basic-text","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}