Globalization: Theory and Practice Second Edition

Description

This volume brings together many leading figures from different disciplines to present a range of contributions covering key dimensions of globalization. These contributions reflect on the limitations of existing theoretical approaches and indicate possible future directions for development. This second edition includes a new introduction by the editors indicating the contemporary state of globalization studies and introducting key themes such as technology, social movements and migration issues.

Eleonore Kofman is Professor of Gender and Migration (Social Policy) at Middlesex University. Gillian Youngs, University of Leicester (Eds.)

Praise for the first edition: "An important and timely exploration of the necessary but often ignored links between international relations and political geography that points the way for the future development of other subjects"--Roger Tooze, University of Wales, Aberystwyth "An excellent and comprehensive collection...essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students."--Sandra Whitworth, York University, Canada