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020 _a9781119250722
040 _cIIT Kanpur
041 _aeng
082 _a303.482
_bB568
245 _aThe Blackwell companion to globalization
_cedited by George Ritzer
260 _bWiley Blackwell
_c2016
_aChichester
300 _axix, 731p
520 _aThis companion features original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations. Introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies Explores the major areas of impact, including the environment, cities, outsourcing, consumerism, global media, politics, religion, and public health Addresses the foremost concerns of global inequality, corruption, international terrorism, war, and the future of globalization Wide-ranging and comprehensive, an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in a range of disciplines
650 _aGlobalization
700 _aRitzer, George [ed.]
942 _cBK
999 _c560601
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