Globalization: The Making of World Society

Globalization: The Making of World Society

by Lechner (Author)

Synopsis

Globalization: The Making of World Society is a stimulating, state-of-the-art text for any student of globalization, beginner or advanced. Makes a big, abstract topic very accessible through illustration with everyday experience Thorough and scholarly but written in an approachable style Delves into timely and controversial issues and debates, including the impact of migration, global inequality, and cultural homogeneity Combines several perspectives for new interpretation Includes chapter outlines and suggestions for further reading Visit www.wiley.com/go/globalization to access students and instructor resources

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 336
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 27 Feb 2009

ISBN 10: 1405169052
ISBN 13: 9781405169059

Author Bio
Frank J. Lechner is Professor of Sociology at Emory University in Atlanta. Among his publications dealing with globalization are World Culture: Origins and Consequences (with John Boli) (Blackwell, 2005) and The Netherlands: Globalization and National Identity (2008) as well as an edited volume, The Globalization Reader (with John Boli) (third edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2008). He has also written extensively about religion and social theory.