The Blackwell Companion to Globalization (Blackwell Companions)

This 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 Content: Chapter 1 Globalization in Hard Times: Contention in the Academy and Beyond (pages 29–53): Anthony McGrewChapter 2 What is Globalization? (pages 54–66): Roland Robertson and Kathleen E. WhiteChapter 3 The Cultural Construction of Neoliberal Globalization (pages 67–83): Robert J. AntonioChapter 4 Globalization: The Major Players (pages 84–102): George M. ThomasChapter 5 Globalization Today (pages 103–124): John Boli and Velina PetrovaChapter 6 Theories of Globalization (pages 125–143): William I. RobinsonChapter 7 Studying Globalization: Methodological Issues (pages 144–161): Salvatore BabonesChapter 8 Cosmopolitanism: A Critical Theory for the Twenty?First Century (pages 162–176): Ulrich BeckChapter 9 The End of Globalization? The Implications of Migration for State, Society and Economy (pages 201–215): Subhrajit Guhathakurta, David Jacobson and Nicholas C. DelSordiChapter 10 Globalization and the Agrarian World (pages 216–238): Philip McMichaelChapter 11 Globalization and the Environment (pages 239–253): Steve YearleyChapter 12 Cities and Globalization (pages 254–271): Michael Timberlake and Xiulian MaChapter 13 The Sociology of Global Organizations (pages 272–290): Stewart Clegg and Chris CarterChapter 14 Economic Globalization: Corporations (pages 291–306): Peter DickenChapter 15 Outsourcing: Globalization and Beyond (pages 307–329): George Ritzer and Craig LairChapter 16 Globalization and Consumer Culture (pages 330–351): Douglas J. GoodmanChapter 17 Cultural Globalization (pages 352–366): John TomlinsonChapter 18 Globalization and Ideology (pages 367–382): Manfred B. StegerChapter 19 Media and Globalization (pages 383–395): Douglas Kellner and Clayton PierceChapter 20 Globalization and Information and Communications Technologies: The Case of War (pages 396–413): Howard Tumber and Frank WebsterChapter 21 Political Globalization (pages 414–428): Gerard Delanty and Chris RumfordChapter 22 Globalization and Public Policy (pages 429–443): Tim BlackmanChapter 23 Religion and Globalization (pages 444–460): Peter BeyerChapter 24 Globalization and Higher Education (pages 461–477): Peter ManicasChapter 25 Sport and Globalization (pages 478–497): David L. Andrews and Andrew D. GraingerChapter 26 The Fate of the Local (pages 498–515): Melissa L. Caldwell and Eriberto P. LozadaChapter 27 Public Health in a Globalizing World: Challenges and Opportunities (pages 516–538): Farnoosh Hashemian and Derek YachChapter 28 Globalization and Global Inequalities: Recent Trends (pages 549–564): Glenn Firebaugh and Brian GoeslingChapter 29 World Inequality in the Twenty?First Century: Patterns and Tendencies (pages 565–592): Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz and Timothy Patrick MoranChapter 30 Globalization and Corruption (pages 593–609): Carolyn WarnerChapter 31 Globalization and Sexuality (pages 610–629): Kathryn FarrChapter 32 War in the Era of Economic Globalization (pages 630–643): Gerald SchneiderChapter 33 Globalization and International Terrorism (pages 644–661): Gus MartinChapter 34 Resisting Globalization (pages 662–674): Richard Kahn and Douglas KellnerChapter 35 The Futures of Globalization (pages 675–692): Bryan S. Turner Globalization in hard times: contention in the academy and beyond /, What is globalization? /, The cultural construction of neoliberal globalization /, Globalization: the major players /, Globalization today /, Theories of globalization /, Studying globalization: methodological issues /, Cosmopolitanism: a critical theory for the twenty-first century /, The end of globalization?: the implications of migration for state, society and economy /, Globalization and the agrarian world /, Globalization and the environment /, Cities and globalization /, The sociology of global organizations /, Economic globalization: corporations /, Outsourcing: globalization and beyond /, Globalization and consumer culture /, Cultural globalization /, Globalization and ideology /, Media and globalization /, Globalization and information and communications technologies: the case of war /, Political globalization /, Globalisation and public policy /, Religion and globalization /, Globalization and higher education /, Sport and globalization /, The fate of the local /, Public health in a globalizing world: challenges and opportunities /, Globalization and global inequalities: recent trends /, World inequality in the twenty-first century: patterns and tendencies /, Globalization and corruption /, Globalization and sexuality /, War in the era of economic globalization /, Globalization and international terrorism /, Resisting globalization /, The futures of globalization /; Anthony McGrew --, Roland Robertson and Kathleen E. White --, Robert J. Antonio --, George M. Thomas --, John Boli and Velina Petrova --, William I. Robinson --, Salvatore Babones --, Ulrich Beck --, Subrahjit Guhathakurta, David Jacobson and Nicholas C. DelSordi --, Philip McMichael --, Steve Yearley --, Michael Timberlake and Xiulian Ma --, Stewart Clegg and Chris Carter --, Peter Dicken --, George Ritzer and Craig Lair --, Douglas J. Goodman --, John Tomlinson --, Manfred B. Steger --, Douglas Kellner and Clayton Pierce --, Howard Tumber and Frank Webster --, Gerard Delanty and Chris Rumford --, Tim Blackman --, Peter Beyer --, Peter Manicas --, David L. Andrews and Andrew D. Grainger --, Melissa L. Caldwell and Eriberto P. Lozada, Jr. --, Farnoosh Hashemian and Derek Yach --, Glenn Firebaugh and Brian Goesling --, Patricio Korzeniewicz and Timothy Patrick Moran --, Carolyn Warner --, Kathryn Farr --, Gerald Schneider --, Gus Martin --, Richard Kahn and Douglas Kellner --, Bryan S. Turner Globalization In Hard Times : Contention In The Academy And Beyond / Anthony Mcgrew -- What Is Globalization? / Roland Robertson And Kathleen E. White -- The Cultural Construction Of Neoliberal Globalization / Robert J. Antonio -- Globalization : The Major Players / George M. Thomas -- Globalization Today / John Boli And Velina Petrova -- Theories Of Globalization / William I. Robinson -- Studying Globalization : Methodological Issues / Salvatore Babones -- Cosmopolitanism : A Critical Theory For The Twenty-first Century / Ulrich Beck -- The End Of Globalization? : The Implications Of Migration For State, Society And Economy / Subrahjit Guhathakurta, David Jacobson And Nicholas C. Delsordi -- Globalization And The Agrarian World / Philip Mcmichael -- Globalization And The Environment / Steve Yearley -- Cities And Globalization / Michael Timberlake And Xiulian Ma -- The Sociology Of Global Organizations / Stewart Clegg And Chris Carter --^ Edited By George Ritzer. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. This Companion features 35 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.; The essays focus on key questions in the debate surrounding globalization: does globalization bring with it more or less inequality? How is power distributed globally? What role does technology play? What is the significance of the nation-state in contemporary globalization? The volume also explores the often overlooked underbelly of globalization, including coverage of international terrorism, sex trafficking, corruption, war, and environmental problems. "A Companion to Globalization" introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies, and explores the major areas affected by globalization including the environment, media and communication, and economic and social relationships This 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. It introduces the major players, theories, and methodologies, exploring the major areas of impact, including the environment, cities, outsourcing, consumerism, global media, politics, religion, and public health. It also addresses the foremost concerns of global inequality, corruption, international terrorism, war, and the future of globalization. Wide-ranging and comprehensive, this is an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in a range of disciplines