Theories of Globalization
Barrie Axford
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Paperback. Theories of Globalization offers students and scholars a comprehensive and critical introduction to the concept of globalization. Barrie Axford expertly guides readers through the full range of perspectives on the topic, from international political economy to geography, global anthropology to cultural and communication studies. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 245 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
Theories of Globalization offers students and scholars a comprehensive and critical introduction to the concept of globalization. Barrie Axford expertly guides readers through the full range of perspectives on the topic, from international political economy to geography, global anthropology to cultural and communication studies. In so doing he draws out the common threads between competing theories, as well as pinpointing the problems that challenge our understanding of globalization. Key terms such as 'globalism' and 'globality' are carefully explained and central themes like capitalism, governance, culture and history explored in full.
Theories of Globalization offers students and scholars a comprehensive and critical introduction to the concept of globalization. Barrie Axford expertly guides readers through the full range of perspectives on the topic, from international political economy to geography, global anthropology to cultural and communication studies. In so doing he draws out the common threads between competing theories, as well as pinpointing the problems that challenge our understanding of globalization. Key terms such as 'globalism' and 'globality' are carefully explained and central themes like capitalism, governance, culture and history explored in full.
In assessing the contribution made by globalization theory, Axford's account ... Read more
This wide-ranging and detailed new book will be essential reading for students and scholars of international politics, sociology and any area where the concept of globalization is discussed and disputed.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745634746
SKU
V9780745634746
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About Barrie Axford
Barrie Axford is Professor of Politics at Oxford Brookes University
Reviews for Theories of Globalization
'In this timely volume Barrie Axford, acclaimed scholar of globalization, brings us a critical assessment of the latest debates and distinct schools of thought on one of the most vital concepts of our time. Sweeping, ambitious, and interdisciplinary, this work will be essential reading for students, scholars and anyone concerned with the current state of thinking about our global society.� ... Read more