Theorizing Global Studies
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Theorizing Global Studies

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Theorizing Global Studies

About this book

Clear, concise and easy to read, thisbook explores key debates around global studies today. It examines the processes and dynamics of globalization that impact on our modern world through clear explanations of complex theories. The book:
- Presents 8 key models of global change
- Brings together the ways in which sociology, politics and economics think about global studies
- Covers a diverse range of major theorists in the field, from Giddens to Huntington, from Wallerstein to Fukuyama
- Brings to life contemporary issues, including the global financial crisis and the war on terror Theorizing Global Studies is essential reading for all students of Sociology, Politics, International Relations and Global Studies.

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Yes, you can access Theorizing Global Studies by Darren J O'Byrne,Alexander Hensby in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Sociology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2020
Print ISBN
9780230517325
eBook ISBN
9780230345065

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Biography Boxes
  7. List of Tables and Figures
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Introduction
  10. 1 Globalization: The Global Village
  11. 2 Liberalization: A Borderless World
  12. 3 Polarization: Rich World, Poor World
  13. 4 Americanization: The New American Empire
  14. 5 McDonaldization: A One-Dimensional World
  15. 6 Creolization: Hybrid Societies
  16. 7 Transnationalization: A Space beyond Place
  17. 8 Balkanization: A Clash of Civilizations
  18. 9 Conclusion
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index