Readings in Globalization

This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes. <ul> <li>Introduces globalization through its basic concepts, rather than thematically; a distinctive approach that provides students with a better grasp of what social science has to offer on the topic</li> <li>Utilizes concepts from interdisciplinary sources, bringing together work from key figures across a number of fields – from Weber and Marx, to contemporary figures in the field, including Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha</li> <li>Includes excerpts to illustrate ideas, all at an appropriate level of difficulty for an undergraduate audience</li> <li>Offers all of this in the dynamic context of major debates surrounding the basic concepts and the fundamental realities of globalization</li> <li>Designed so it can be used independently, or alongside Ritzer’s <i>Globalization: A Basic Text</i> for a complete student resource</li> </ul>