Thomas Hylland Eriksen

Globalization: The Key Concepts

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ISBN 13:
9780857857422
author:
Thomas Hylland Eriksen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
17 x 1.3 x 24.5 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£30.61

Description

Globalization: The Key Concepts by Thomas Hylland Eriksen is a comprehensive textbook that explores the main debates and controversies surrounding this complex phenomenon. In an era of unprecedented global interconnectedness, people are grappling with the consequences of momentous change on their identities and sense of place. This new edition of Eriksen's landmark work provides a concise and engaging overview of key concepts in globalization, drawing on international examples to illustrate its fundamental processes. With boxed case studies, bullet points, suggestions for further reading, and discussion questions, this book is an ideal guide for both classroom use and independent study. By examining the double process of globalization, taking place both from above and below, Eriksen offers a unique perspective on this multifaceted topic. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the underlying processes shaping our contemporary world and its consequences for us all.

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