"What Is Globalization?" by Ulrich Beck is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the complexities of globalization. This book provides an insightful analysis of how globalization has shaped our world and its impacts on society. It explores the various factors that have driven this transformation, including economic globalization, political globalization and cultural globalization. Globalization has become an increasingly prominent topic in recent years and this book helps readers understand its complexities and challenges. While not limited to specific countries or regions, Beck's book highlights the importance of recognizing the implications of globalization for individuals, communities and nations alike.
The book offers a detailed analysis of key issues and debates related to globalization including the impact of technology, global investments, international trade and migration patterns. It also discusses the challenges and paradoxes of globalization, such as the threat of global inequality and the growth of transnational corporations. Additionally, Beck examines the role of government in responding to the challenges of globalization through various policies and initiatives.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the implications and implications of globalization on contemporary society and politics.
Globalization questions have come to dominate social analysis and political debate in the last decade. But what does "globalization" mean for people in ordinary lives--what kinds of problems do it create, and what sets it apart from other comprehensive processes in human history?";"What Is Globalization?" provides an accessible, coherent guide to this crucial question for anyone interested in the sociology of history, and the relation between local concerns and distant forces. Ulrich Beck, the eminent sociologist and author of "The World at Risk," shows how our individual lives are interwoven with the great transformations happening today on a planetary scale.
Электронная Книга «What Is Globalization?» написана автором Ulrich Beck в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780745692500
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This important new book offers an engaging and challenging introduction to the thorny paths of the globalization debate.
