'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
VERDEN SKRUMPER. Billige flybilletter, nye kommunikationsteknologier og flere engelske ord giver os oplevelsen af, at fjerne egne og kulturer rykker tættere på. Fænomenet kalder vi globalisering – men hvad er det egentlig, der gør verden mindre, og hvem står bag denne proces? Alt for ofte glemmer vi, at globaliseringen har et menneskeligt ansigt, og at vi rent faktisk har indflydelse på udviklingen. Danske forbrugere, forretningsfolk og virksomheder udgør hver især en brik i skabelsen af en ny og mindre verden... Type: Paperback
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
Bogen gennemgår centrale teorier og positioner i debatten om globalisering. Forfatterne redegør for, hvordan økonomisk, politisk og kulturel globalisering udvikler sig, og hvilke aktører – stater, internationale organisationer, virksomheder, civilsamfund og sociale bevægelser – der driver og udfordrer processerne. Anti-globaliseringsperspektiver, kritik af neoliberalisme, spørgsmål om suverænitet, demokrati, menneskerettigheder og global ulighed analyseres. Bogen diskuterer mulige former for global governance og regulering, samt scenarier for fremtidens globale orden. Velegnet til universitetsundervisning, opgaveskrivning og generel fordybelse i international politik og globaliseringsteori. Type: Paperback Akademisk fagbog om globalisering og anti-globalisering skrevet af David Held og Anthony McGrew, udgivet på dansk på Akademisk Forlag. Bogen behandler de politiske, økonomiske og socia
Beyond the Great Divide Globalization / Anti-Globalization Beyond the Great Divide. Forlag: Polity Udgivelsesår: 2007 Sider: 305 Sprog: Engelsk
Den engelske samfundsteoretiker påviser, at ideerne om globaliseringen af økonomien ikke er en hindring for udbygning af demokratiet gennem styrkelse af det civile samfund, hvis frivillige, men offentligt finansierede foreninger og organisationer, overtager magt- og styringsfunktioner Titel: Globalisering, demokrati og det civile samfund Forlag: Hans Reitzel Udgivelsesår: 1997 Sider: 187 Sprog: Dansk
The fully updated fourth edition of this lively and accessible book argues for the central role of media in understanding and shaping globalization. By breaking down the economic, cultural, and political impact of media, and through a rich set of case studies, Jack Lule describes a divided global village, its destiny shaped by strife Titel: Globalization and media : Global village of Babel Udgave: 4th edition Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: The fully updated fourth edition of this book argues for the central role of media in understanding and shaping globalization, offering an engaging narrative on the economic, cultural, and political impact of media. Type: Paperback
