Globalization

This insightful exploration of globalization examines its historical context, drivers, and current challenges, making it essential for understanding global integration and its future.

The book Globalization delves into the intricate process of global integration that characterizes modern society. It explores globalization as a multifaceted phenomenon, shaped by various drivers including technological advancements, institutional frameworks, cultural exchanges, and significant political influences. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in how nations and businesses interact on a global scale.

In Globalization, the author provides a historical perspective, detailing the rise and decline of the 'first globalization' wave, which occurred from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the onset of the Great War. This historical context sets the stage for understanding the current dynamics of global integration. The book further examines the metrics used to measure globalization, alongside an in-depth analysis of the key drivers and the influential actors involved, such as multinational corporations and governments that oversee these global enterprises.

The concluding chapters of Globalization address contemporary challenges, particularly the 'globalization backlash' that has emerged in recent years. The author discusses the factors contributing to this backlash and presents potential future scenarios for globalization. This insightful resource is designed for both students and professionals who seek to comprehend the complexities of globalization and its implications for the business world and society at large.