Globalization: The Essentials, 2nd Edition

Ritzer, 2018

Overview

This edition offers a concise exploration of globalization, examining its role in the contemporary era. Driven by technological advancements and global corporations, globalization creates new winners and losers. The book delves into the flows, structures, processes, and consequences of globalization within the modern economic, political, and cultural landscape. It provides foundational knowledge on topics such as global economic and cultural flows, environmental sustainability, and the impact of technology.

Who it's for

• Students seeking a foundational understanding of globalization.
• Readers interested in the economic, political, and cultural aspects of the modern world.
• Individuals wanting to comprehend the impacts of globalizing processes.

Key features

• Paperback format.
• Published by Wiley in 2018.
• 392 pages.
• ISBN: 9781119315209.
• Covers global economic and cultural flows, sustainability, technology, and inequality.
• Includes updated research on populism, social movements, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.