Globalization
Globalization For the first time in human history, the vast majority of the world's population is connected through trade, travel, production, media and politics. At the same time, people everywhere…
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Globalization
For the first time in human history, the vast majority of the world's population is connected through trade, travel, production, media and politics. At the same time, people everywhere are concerned to keep their identities rooted and sense of place in the face of momentous change.This new edition of Thomas Hylland Eriksen's concise and engaging landmark textbook outlines the main debates and controversies around globalization, and develops a unique perspective to show how globalization is an inherently double process, taking place both from above and below. Ours is an era of ubiquitous mobile communication, economic outsourcing, mass migration and imported consumer goods.
Each chapter is supported by boxed case studies and bullet points summarizing the core information, suggestions for further reading, and essay and discussion questions, making this the ideal guide for both