{"product_id":"theories-of-globalization-hardback-9780745634753","title":"Theories of Globalization (Hardback) 9780745634753","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTheories 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\"\u003eBarrie Axford (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745634753, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.63 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\"Barrie Axford�s Theories of Globalization makes a welcome addition to the bookshelves of those interested in globality, globalism, and globalization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLSE Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'In this timely volume Barrie Axford, acclaimed scholar of globalization, brings us a critical assessment of the latest debates and distinct schools of thought on one of the most vital concepts of our time. Sweeping, ambitious, and interdisciplinary, this work will be essential reading for students, scholars and anyone concerned with the current state of thinking about our global society.�\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam Robinson, University of California, Santa Barbara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This impressive and wide-ranging text provides a valuable survey of some of the most influential intellectual debates about contemporary globalization.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMatthew Sparke, University of Washington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Barrie Axford has produced a truly outstanding interrogation of the vast array of theories of - and approaches to - globalization and globality. Adopting a cross-disciplinary stance, he has compiled a volume that is both even-handed and, in the best sense, critical. Axford is to be congratulated for his insightfulness, comprehensiveness and, indeed, wisdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRoland Robertson, University of Pittsburgh and University of Aberdeen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Barrie Axford's comprehensive book should be part of every university library.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Political Studies Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheories of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e offers students and scholars a comprehensive and critical introduction to the concept of globalization. Barrie Axford expertly guides readers through the full range of perspectives on the topic, from international political economy to geography, global anthropology to cultural and communication studies. In so doing he draws out the common threads between competing theories, as well as pinpointing the problems that challenge our understanding of globalization. Key terms such as 'globalism' and 'globality' are carefully explained and central themes like capitalism, governance, culture and history explored in full. \u003cp\u003eIn assessing the contribution made by globalization theory, Axford's account also sheds new light on several crucial current issues. These range from the changing shape of democracy and citizen engagement with governance, to issues surrounding 'just war' and humane intervention, and problems relating to empire and post-colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wide-ranging and detailed new book will be essential reading for students and scholars of international politics, sociology and any area where the concept of globalization is discussed and disputed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What’s in a Name? Themes, Concepts and Obfuscations 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Theorizing Globalization: Political Science and Sociology 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Theorizing Globalization: Geography, Anthropology and Cultural and Communication Studies 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Theories of Globalization and Space 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Theories of Globalization and Culture 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Theories of Globalization and History 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Theories of Globalization and Governance 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Theories of Globalization and Capitalism 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 All Change: Critical Globalization Studies or a Social Science of Globality? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography 191\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 223\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\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":52407301275928,"sku":"9780745634753","price":52.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745634753.jpg?v=1784160166","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/theories-of-globalization-hardback-9780745634753","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}