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Leviathans

Multinational Corporations and the New Global History

Bruce Mazlish editor Alfred D Chandler editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th Jan '05

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This 2005 book paints a compelling picture of the way multinational corporations affect our lives.

This ground-breaking 2005 exploration of multinational corporations differs from other books on the subject by offering the reader a totally global perspective of multinationals. The book paints a compelling and coherent picture of the way these businesses affect almost all areas of our existence.A ground-breaking 2005 exploration of multinational corporations that differs from other books on the subject by offering the reader a totally global perspective of multinationals without portraying them simply as economic entities. Written by experts on various aspects of the history, development, cultural and social implications of the multinational corporation, the book paints a compelling and coherent picture of the way these businesses affect almost all areas of our existence. As we might expect, the multinational company is shown to play a major role in the globalization that is reshaping so much of our lives.

"This book is a major contribution to our understanding of the origins and development of the multinational corporation. The volume is a classic collection of key articles on the changing nature and dynamics of MNE's in the global economy. Chandler and Mazlish do a great job explaining multifaceted nature and interests in MNE's, and their role in the processes of globalization. This collection will be of great interest to scholars in economics, economic history, and business and organizations." David J. Teece, Mitsubishi Bank Professor of International Business and Finance, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

ISBN: 9780521549936

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 360g

264 pages