Globalization

PART I: FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS Globalization Debates-- Defining Globalization-- Globalization in History-- Explaining Globalization-- PART II: CHANGE AND CONTINUITY-- Globalization and Production-- Globalization and Governance-- Globalization and Identity-- Globalization and Knowledge-- PART III: NORMATIVE AND POLICY ISSUES-- Globalization and (In)Security-- Globalization and (In)Equality-- Globalization and (Un)Democracy-- Future Globalizations-- Conclusion.--

This highly-acclaimed, bestselling textbook, quickly established itself as one of the leading texts on the subject worldwide in its first edition. Now substantially revised and updated, Scholte provides students with a comprehensive introduction to globalization and questions why this phenomenon has occurred, to what extent it changes the world, and whether it is a force for good or ill. Accessibly written by a leading authority both as an academic researcher and a policy consultant, this second edition draws on the author's research in more than twenty countries over five continents. Split into three parts, the text first outlines a critical framework for understanding globalization, before exploring its impact on society, and the key debates surrounding its normative impact. ; ; Exploring questions such as what globalization is, how it has emerged and what effect it has had on society, this text is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking a thorough study of globalization.