Globalization: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN13: 9780192886194
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bVery Short Introductionsb: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring /bWe live today in an interconnected world in which ordinary people can became instant online celebrities to millions of fans thousands of miles away, in which religious leaders can influence billions globally, in which humans are altering the climate and environment, in which new infectious diseasesspread across continents at lightning speed, and in which complex social forces are increasingly impacted by digital technology. This is globalization.In the sixth edition of his bestselling Very Short Introduction, Manfred B. Steger offers concise definitions of pertinent key terms and concepts. He provides an accessible overview of the long history of globalization followed by an examination of its major dimensions: economic, political,cultural, ideological, and ecological. He also engages the hotly contested question of whether it is, ultimately, a good or a bad thing. From climate change to the COVID-19 pandemic, resurgent nationalism to global social media, trade wars to China's growing global profile, Russia's expansionism torenewed fears of nuclear conflicts, he explores today's unprecedented levels of planetary integration and disruption.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, andenthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| ISBN-13 | 9780192886194 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0192886193 |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.50 x 6.75 In |
| List Price | $11.95 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 192 pages |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Published On | 2023-10-27 |
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