{"product_id":"dictionary-of-globalization-hardback-9780745634401","title":"Dictionary of Globalization (Hardback) 9780745634401","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDictionary of Globalization\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAndrew Jones (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745634401, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 July 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e264 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.517 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This thought-provoking and moderately priced work deserves a wide circulation.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"The entries are short, to the point and informative. It also shows effectively the breadth of scholarship on globalization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Journal of Political Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An excellent review of the key concepts linked to globilazation as well as brief resumes of the ideas of amny key thinkers in the field. A really valuable text for all those working on globalization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiane Perrons\u003ci\u003e, London School of Economics and Political Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jones's \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e provides an indispensable reference guide to the new language of international politics. Using a clear and concise format, Jones sets out and describes the multifaceted components, events, ideas, and thinkers on globalization. A different kind of text, \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e helps the reader navigate the vast and contentious literature on globalization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStephen D. Morris\u003ci\u003e, University of South Alabama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Comprehensive and clearly written, the \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e should appeal to both newcomers and established scholars in the interdisciplinary field of global studies.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eManfred B. Steger\u003ci\u003e, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e provides a critical overview of the contemporary globalization debate, bringing together all the disparate elements of a vast and ever-growing literature.  \u003cp\u003eFramed by a lively introductory chapter which examines the emergence and propulsion of this concept into widespread usage, the dictionary comprises an A-Z of entries covering every major aspect of the globalization debate from 9\/11 to Zapatistas, the World Bank to the World Social Forum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe entries, ranging from 100 to 500 words in length, are divided into three core categories:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einstitutions and organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprocesses and phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey thinkers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach entry is accompanied by a few carefully selected recommendations for further reading to help students deepen their understanding of the topic in question. The dictionary also concludes with a section of additional readings grouped around key themes such as economic, political and cultural globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to facilitate the readers own critical engagement with the complex ideas behind different perspectives on globalization, the dictionary is an invaluable guide for students, researchers and policy-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDefining Globalization: A Guide on How to Use this Book. \u003cp\u003eThe Dictionary of Globalization (A-Z).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Readings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407301013784,"sku":"9780745634401","price":45.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745634401.jpg?v=1784160163","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dictionary-of-globalization-hardback-9780745634401","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}