304 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
304 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
304 Pages
7 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Rather than claim that there exists a common concept of globalization that all parties can agree to, this book seeks to examine some of the conceptions and the way in which they render different interpretations of particular aspects of globalization.
The last two decades have witnessed an explosive proliferation of academic writings on the subject of globalization, which has been accompanied by... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Globalization: Myth or Reality 3. How Global is Globalization? 4. Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth 5. Globalization and the Reconfiguration of the State 6. Patterns of Global Poverty and Inequality 7. Global Governance: Is More Better? 8. Conclusion
Biography
John Glenn is currently a lecturer in the Department of Politics at Southampton University, UK
'This is an excellent book and one that represents a significant contribution to the existing literature.' - Nana K. Poku, University of Bradford, UK
'John Glenn makes a valuable contribution to the third wave of globalization studies. With a particular focus on the position of the South his work presents significant challenges to the orthodoxies of both sceptics and advocates of globalization alike. It therefore deserves to be widely read.' - Professor Tony McGrew, Professor of International Relations and Head of the School of Social Sciences, University of Southampton, UK
