The Blackwell Companion to Globalization

• Verfasst von: Ritzer, George [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: The Blackwell Companion to Globalization
• Verlagsort: Hoboken
• Verlagsort: Hoboken
• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell [Imprint]
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
• Jahr: 2016
• Jahr: 2016
• Umfang: 1 online resource
• ISBN: 978-1-119-25072-2
• ISBN: 1-119-25072-2
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1903897599
• K10plus-PPN:
  Universitätsbibliothek
• Lokale URL UB: Zum Volltext
• Lokale URL UB: Bibliothek der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg
• Bibliothek/Idn: UW / m4585455914
• Lokale URL Inst.: Zum Volltext

Abstract

This companion features original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations. Introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies Explores the major areas of impact, including the environment, cities, outsourcing, consumerism, global media, politics, religion, and public health Addresses the foremost concerns of global inequality, corruption, international terrorism, war, and the future of globalization Wideranging and comprehensive, an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in a range of disciplines.