Publisher's Synopsis
Since its initial publication, The Globalization Readerhas been widely acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage of thecomplexities and controversies surrounding globalization. Toreflect the rapid pace of global trends and ongoing scholarship,the Fourth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated whilecontinuing to provide the most wide–ranging and successfulintroduction to the political, economic, cultural, and experientialdimensions of globalization available today.
Readings from scholars, activists, and organizations ensurebalanced viewpoints and insightful coverage of the many layers andaspects of globalization. New topics explored in the Fourth Editioninclude global governance, world soccer, the recent globalfinancial crisis, global health, American evangelicals, andtropical deforestation. Other readings address economicglobalization, the role of media and religion in culturalglobalization, links between environmentalism and the globalizationof social problems, and the alternative globalization movement.
Presenting the most accessible and comprehensive reviews ofcurrent debates and research, The GlobalizationReader Fourth Edition will clarify readers′ understanding ofthe myriad issues surrounding the complex andcontroversial realities of today′s interconnected world.
