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Globalization

Key Thinkers

Andrew Jones author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:4th Jun '10

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This insightful book explores key thinkers in globalization, examining their arguments and the future of globalization thought. Globalization is a valuable resource for understanding diverse perspectives.

The book Globalization provides an insightful analysis of the key thinkers who have shaped the contemporary discourse on globalization. It presents a critical commentary on their arguments and how these ideas influence the future of globalization thought. Through eleven thematic chapters, readers are introduced to the prominent figures in this debate, including Anthony Giddens, Manuel Castells, and Thomas Friedman, among others. Each chapter not only highlights the contributions of these thinkers but also evaluates their critical reception within the broader context of globalization.

In Globalization, the text delves into the theoretical frameworks proposed by leading scholars while also addressing the positive and reformative arguments presented by others. The book carefully navigates through the diverse perspectives of influential thinkers such as Joseph Stiglitz, Naomi Klein, and Michael Hardt, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of globalization. Each chapter includes recommendations for further reading, allowing readers to explore these ideas in greater depth.

The concluding chapter of Globalization takes a forward-looking approach, contemplating how globalization thinking may evolve in the future. While individual chapters can be appreciated on their own, the book is structured to enhance the reader's overall comprehension of the interconnectedness and contrasts among various thinkers' ideas, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the complexities of globalization.

"Undergraduate students or anyone else looking for a clear, well-informed introduction to globalisation and its literature should find the book readable and rewarding; readers more familiar with its subject should find it stimulating."
Political Studies Review

"An excellent guide to the works of leading globalization thinkers. More than a regular 'reader' on globalization; Jones offers his own analysis, distils the various criticisms and evaluates the thinker's contributions against the historical context of his or her key works."
Geografiska Annaler B

"This imaginative book offers an excellent grand tour of the monumental works by 18 leading thinkers of contemporary globalization. Written in a highly systematic and yet critical manner, Jones' book clearly stands out as the key introductory reference in the messy jungle of globalization studies."
Henry Yeung, National University of Singapore

"Andrew Jones has produced an absorbing and detailed analysis of some of the key writers on globalisation that provides a timely and critical assessment of the current state of knowledge in this somewhat crowded field."
Diane Perrons, London School of Economics

"This book offers a rather unique and original means of understanding the different perspectives on globalization. It cuts through jargon and presents in a clear fashion the arguments of the key thinkers."
Stephen D. Morris, Tennessee State University

ISBN: 9780745643229

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm

Weight: 417g

224 pages