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Globalization Theory: Approaches and Controversies
David Held
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Description for Globalization Theory: Approaches and Controversies
Paperback. This book focuses on elucidating leading theoretical approaches to understanding globalization, both in its current form and potential future shapes. It is divided into two parts: the first examines competing explanatory theories of globalization in its contemporary form; the second looks at competing prescriptions for the future of globalization. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
This is the fourth volume in the highly acclaimed Global Transformations series. It follows in the footsteps of Global Transformations, The Global Transformations Reader and Governing Globalization. All these volumes have been widely adopted in courses on globalization and global governance across the world, and Globalization Theory will find a place alongside these texts. This book focuses on elucidating leading theoretical approaches to understanding and explaining globalization, in both its current form and potential future shapes. It is divided into two parts: the first examines competing explanatory theories of globalization in its contemporary form, and the second looks at competing ... Read more
This is the fourth volume in the highly acclaimed Global Transformations series. It follows in the footsteps of Global Transformations, The Global Transformations Reader and Governing Globalization. All these volumes have been widely adopted in courses on globalization and global governance across the world, and Globalization Theory will find a place alongside these texts. This book focuses on elucidating leading theoretical approaches to understanding and explaining globalization, in both its current form and potential future shapes. It is divided into two parts: the first examines competing explanatory theories of globalization in its contemporary form, and the second looks at competing ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
540g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745632117
SKU
V9780745632117
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99-1
About David Held
David Held is Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Anthony McGrew is Professor of International Relations at Southampton University.
Reviews for Globalization Theory: Approaches and Controversies
By resisting the temptation to indulge in utopian fantasising, this experienced group of scholars, including Chris Brown, Thomas Pogge and Andrew Kuper, take their role of drawing up a new blueprint for global governance suitably seriously ... the careful selection of essays [constitutes an] excellent collection. Political Studies Review A timely and challenging volume from a first-rate roster ... Read more