Readings in Globalization Key Concepts and Major Debates
Readings in Globalization Key Concepts and Major Debates by George Ritzer, published by John Wiley & Sons in March 2010, is a comprehensive anthology that introduces students to the fundamental concepts of globalization. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English, offering a unique approach that emphasizes basic concepts rather than thematic discussions, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of the social science perspectives on globalization.
The book presents a collection of interdisciplinary sources, featuring works from influential figures such as Weber, Marx, Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha. It includes excerpts that illustrate key ideas at an appropriate difficulty level for undergraduates, all while situating these concepts within the context of major debates surrounding globalization. This anthology is designed for independent use or as a companion to Ritzer’s Globalization: A Basic Text, making it a versatile resource for students exploring the complexities of political science and sociology related to globalization.
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This unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes.
- Introduces globalization through its basic concepts, rather than thematically; a distinctive approach that provides students with a better grasp of what social science has to offer on the topic
- Utilizes concepts from interdisciplinary sources, bringing together work from key figures across a number of fields – from Weber and Marx, to contemporary figures in the field, including Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha
- Includes excerpts to illustrate ideas, all at an appropriate level of difficulty for an undergraduate audience
- Offers all of this in the dynamic context of major debates surrounding the basic concepts and the fundamental realities of globalization
- Designed so it can be used independently, or alongside Ritzer’s Globalization: A Basic Text for a complete student resource
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