{"product_id":"globalization-a-basic-text-paperback","title":"Globalization: A Basic Text - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Ritzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Dean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the comprehensively revised Third Edition of \u003ci\u003eGlobalization: A Basic Text\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globalization, as well as modern developments like the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash to it, trade negotiations, social media and the spread of misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition includes a greater focus on the structures of inequality that encourage or discourage global flows. Additionally, new examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia are used to illustrate key concepts, and round out the international coverage of book. Throughout, the authors use clear and helpful metaphors including solids, liquids, gases, and flows to introduce and explain the complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also benefit from the inclusion of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to globalization and related processes, including imperialism, colonialism, development, and westernization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of neoliberalism, including its roots, principles, criticisms, and Neo-Marxist alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical discussion of global political structures and processes, as well as global economic flows of production and consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concise treatment of negative global flows and processes, including dangerous imports, diseases, crime, terrorism, and war\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the changing nature of globalization and de-globalization, and the social movements and technological developments driving these changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore images, charts, and graphs to help illustrate and highlight the concepts contained in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for advanced undergraduates studying globalization across sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, and economics, \u003ci\u003eGlobalization: A Basic Text, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e will also be essential reading for students taking courses in culture, economy and inequality, and migration taught from a global perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGLOBALIZATION\u003cbr\u003eA BASIC TEXT\u003cbr\u003eTHIRD EDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobalization: A Basic Text\u003c\/i\u003e explores the structures, processes, and theories central to the study of globalization. Covering a wide range of contemporary topics, this comprehensive textbook introduces students to the forces driving both globalization and de-globalization in the twenty-first century. The authors incorporate empirical research and a wealth of real-world examples to demonstrate the many ways global flows are shaped by complex economic, political, cultural, environmental, and technological factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eGlobalization\u003c\/i\u003e contains extensively updated coverage of how globalization has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of populist leaders, Brexit and other nationalist movements, resistance to migration, social justice activism, climate change, and other current trends, issues, and debates. New examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia present international perspectives on globalization. Expanded discussion of the inequalities across class, race, and gender focuses on how the structures of globalization expedite global flows for some groups and serve as barriers for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplaining the abstract, multi-dimensional nature of globalization with an accessible and engaging approach, \u003ci\u003eGlobalization: A Basic Text, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal textbook for undergraduate courses in globalization, and an excellent supplement for students studying sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, global inequality, and migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGEORGE RITZER\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland, USA. He is Editor-In-Chief of the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology from 2007, and author of several books including \u003ci\u003eThe McDonaldization of Society\u003c\/i\u003e (9th ed., 2018) and \u003ci\u003eThe Globalization of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e (2nd ed., 2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL DEAN\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and Department Chair of Sociology\/Anthropology at Ohio Wesleyan University, USA. He is an award-winning teacher whose teaching and research focus on globalization, social inequality, economic sociology, social movements, and race and ethnicity. He is coauthor with George Ritzer of \u003ci\u003eGlobalization: The Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e (2nd ed., Wiley Blackwell 2019).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728401764415,"sku":"9781119527282","price":74.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6d3962ab0c0b5d628c432be5f61f6c4b.webp?v=1765118372","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/globalization-a-basic-text-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}