Globalization : a very short introduction af Manfred B. Steger (1961-) (Bog)

Forfatter: Manfred B. Steger (1961-)

Sprog: Engelsk

Antal sider: 185

Forlag: Oxford University Press

Udgivelsesår: 2023

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringWe live today in an interconnected world in which ordinary people can became instant online celebrities to millions of fans thousands of miles away, in which religious leaders can influence billions globally, in which humans are altering the climate and environment, in which new infectious diseases spread across continents at lightning speed, and in which complex social forces are increasingly impacted by digital technology. This is globalization.In the sixth edition of his bestselling Very Short Introduction, Manfred B. Steger offers concise definitions of pertinent key terms and concepts. He provides an accessible overview of the long history of globalization followed by an examination of its major dimensions: economic, political, cultural, ideological, and ecological.