Global shift : mapping the changing contours of the world economy af Peter Dicken (Bog)

Describes and explains the globalization of economic activity and examines some of its implications for countries and regions. Covers the period from 1960 to 1989. Titel: Global shift : the internationalization of economic activity Forfatter: Peter Dicken Udgave: Second Edition Genre: historie_samfund Sammendrag: Bogen forklarer og analyserer globalisering af økonomisk aktivitet med fokus på perioden 1960–1989. Peter Dicken præsenterer en samlet teoretisk ramme for at forstå, hvordan transnationale selskaber, teknologisk udvikling og ændret international arbejdsdeling driver globaliseringsprocesser. Der redegøres for, hvordan produktion, investeringer og handel organiseres på tværs af nationale grænser, og hvilke konsekvenser det har for forskellige lande og regioner i verdensøkonomien. Forfatteren gennemgår centrale begreber som global value chains, multinationale selskaber, geografisk

'Globalization' is one of the key concepts of our time. It is used by both the right and the left as the cornerstone of their analysis of the international economy and polity. In both political and academic discussions, the assumption is commonly made that the process of economic globalization is well under way and that this represents a qualitatively new stage in the development of international capitalism. But is there in fact such a thing as a genuinely global economy? Globalization in Question investigates this notion, providing a very different account of the international economy and stressing the possibilities for its continued and extended governance. The new edition of this best-selling text has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account new issues which have become salient in the period since the first and second editions were published. Several new chapters have

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the theory and practice of economic geography. It offers new geographical perspectives on the dynamics of local, regional, and global economic organization over the long historical term, with an emphasis on globalization and its effects. The authors developed a framework for explaining economic geographical change in relation to broader theoretical shifts in human geography. Type: Paperback

Beyond the Great Divide Globalization / Anti-Globalization Beyond the Great Divide. Forlag: Polity Udgivelsesår: 2007 Sider: 305 Sprog: Engelsk

Summary: "In recent years, a large number of theoretical models have been developed to try and make sense of today's complex global society. This text identifies eight distinct models of global studies, such as Americanization, Homogenization, Balkanization and Creolization, enabling the reader to make sense of the full range of global issues and contending views on the existing world order. Within each module, present theoretical literature and key current issues are addressed with boxed case studies. Paying particular attention to human rights, the book provides students with the theoretical grounding and practical knowledge necessary for an understanding of globalization. This book explains the challenges and redefines the core theories of globalization. Using fascinating case studies to illustrate how each model works in practice, the chapters look at society, culture, politics and e

'Global Marketing Management' provides comprehensive coverage of the issues which define marketing in the world today, equipping students with some of the most current knowledge and practical skills to help them make key management decisions in the dynamic and challenging global trade environment. Titel: Global Marketing Management af Kiefer Lee (Bog) Forfattere: Kiefer Lee,Steve Carter Udgave: 3. udgave Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: Denne bog opdaterer læsere om nye udviklinger inden for det globale markedsføringsmiljø. Den giver en balance mellem teori og praktiske eksempler for at udstyre studerende med den viden, der er nødvendig for at træffe centrale beslutninger i et hurtigt voksende, globalt miljø. Denne udgave adresserer moderne emner som sociale netværk og emergente markeder, og den inkluderer flere praktiske cases og eksempler. Type: Paperback

Summary: For over two hundred years the domination of some countries by others has been intrinsic to international relations, with national economic and political strength viewed as essential to a nation's survival and global position. Mastering Space identifies the essential features of this 'state-centredness' and suggests an optimistic alternative more in keeping with the contemporary post-Cold War climate. Drawing on recent geopolitical thinking, the authors claim that the dynamism of the international political economy has been obscured through excessive attention to the state as an unchanging actor Titel: Mastering space : hegemony, territory and international political economy Forfattere: John Agnew,Stuart Corbridge Genre: natur_videnskab_teknologi Sammendrag: Mastering Space undersøger, hvordan rum, territorium og geografi er centrale for at forstå international politik og global

virksomhedernes udfordringer Analyse af danske virksomheders strategiske handlemuligheder i globaliseringen Forlag: Handelshøjskolens Forlag Udgivelsesår: 2006 Sider: 128 Sprog: Dansk