Sociology Of Globalization

Author : Keri E. Iyall Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429972713

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Sociology of Globalization by Keri E. Iyall Smith Pdf

A rich collection of diverse voices, Sociology of Globalization examines the processes of globalization as well as its impact on people around the world. It looks beyond the headlines, stereotypes, and hype and features a balanced selection of classic scholarship and theory, cutting-edge research, and engaging journalism. Key pieces from prominent scholars, journalists, and theorists will resonate with students, stretch the classroom into their daily lives, and give the study of globalization concrete meaning. Each of three sections (culture, economy, and politics) begins with an original introduction from the editor which familiarizes readers with essential themes and concepts and provides necessary context for the readings that follow. Useful resources for further research, including websites, films, and class exercises, are also provided to exemplify and add relevance to major topics. Accessible and expansive, this is the ideal primary reader or supplement for undergraduate courses on the sociology of globalization.

Author : Luke Martell
Publisher : Polity
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780745636740

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The Sociology of Globalization by Luke Martell Pdf

List of Figures, Tables and Boxes p. vi Introduction: Concepts of Globalization p. 1 1 Perspectives on Globalization: Divergence or Convergence? p. 19 2 The History of Globalization: Pre-modern, Modern or Postmodern? p. 43 3 Technology, Economy and the Globalization of Culture p. 67 4 The Globalization of Culture: Homogeneous or Hybrid? p. 89 5 Global Migration: Inequality and History p. 105 6 The Effects of Migration: Is Migration a Problem or a Solution? p. 120 7 The Global Economy: Capitalism and the Economic Bases of Globalization p. 135 8 Global Inequality: Is Globalization a Solution to World Poverty? p. 159 9 Politics, the State and Globalization: The End of the Nation-state and Social Democracy? p. 188 10 Global Politics and Cosmopolitan Democracy p. 214 11 Anti-globalization and Global Justice Movements p. 239 12 The Future World Order: The Decline of American Power? p. 259 13 War and Globalization p. 287 Conclusion p. 310 Acknowledgements p. 316 References p. 317 Index.

Author : Luke Martell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745689807

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The Sociology of Globalization by Luke Martell Pdf

The new edition of this accessible and wide-ranging book demonstrates the distinctive insights that sociology has to bring to the study of globalization. Taking in the cultural, political and economic dimensions of globalization, the book provides a thorough introduction to key debates and critically evaluates the causes and consequences of a globalizing world. Bringing the discussion right up to date, the new edition includes an increased emphasis on the rise of China, the aftermath of the financial crisis and austerity, the benefits of migration and open borders, and the changing structure of global inequality. Data and literature have been updated throughout the book, with new sections on global cities, the environment and international protests, and expanded discussion of gender. Martell argues that globalization offers many opportunities for greater interaction and participation in societies throughout the world, for instance through the media and migration, but also has dark sides such as conflict, global poverty, climate change and economic insecurity. This book will continue to be an ideal companion to students across the social sciences taking courses that cover globalization, and the sociology of globalization in particular.

Author : Martin Albrow,Elizabeth King
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990-08
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043141360

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Globalization, Knowledge and Society by Martin Albrow,Elizabeth King Pdf

Globalization, Knowledge and Society addresses the issues involved in the development of sociology as a global discipline and the increasing interpenetration of national traditions, cultures and economies through global change. Classic issues of relativism and universalism are raised in a new context. The related problems of tensions between national sociological traditions and the international discipline are explored. Finally the book considers the transnational process of social change, particularly as exemplified in international actors such as the Green and peace movements. This innovative volume, drawing on papers from International Sociology, addresses key questions for all those interested either in th

Author : George Ritzer,Paul Dean
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118687123

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Globalization by George Ritzer,Paul Dean Pdf

Updated to reflect recent global developments, the second edition of Globalization: A Basic Text presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies. Features updates and revisions in its accessible introduction to key theories and major topics in globalization Includes an enhanced emphasis on issues relating to global governance, emerging technology, global flows of people, human trafficking, global justice movements, and global environmental sustainability Utilizes a unique set of metaphors to introduce and explain the highly complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable manner Offers an interdisciplinary approach to globalization by drawing from fields that include sociology, global political economy, political science, international relations, geography, and anthropology Written by an internationally recognized and experienced author team

Author : Ajaya Kumar Sahoo
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8178355809

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Sociological Perspectives on Globalisation by Ajaya Kumar Sahoo Pdf

The work deals with an interesting collection of essays by specialists scholars on different aspects of sociological perspectives on globalization. These essays (thirteen) in number discuss all relevant aspects of globalization at national and international level. The book will be of immense academic value to sociologists, social anthropologists, politics, cultural and ethnic studies and transnational studies.

Author : Maximilian Ambros
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783656257981

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The Sociology of Globalization: History, Causes and Consequences by Maximilian Ambros Pdf

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Sociology - Political Sociology, Majorities, Minorities, grade: 1, University of Vienna, course: Economic Sociology, language: English, abstract: We eat Spanish tomatoes, drink French wine, drive Japanese cars and wear clothes produced in Bangladesh. Europeans celebrate Halloween, the whole world is listening to American Pop Music and our neighbours come from all over the world. This shows that economy and society have reached a global level. Due to this, globalization has become a key issue in the social analysis of economy over the past years. In this work, I will analyse the sociological understandings of globalization, its causes and its consequences. Starting from a definition of globalization and the connection of globalization and capitalism, I will then point out the origins of globalization and the subjects in sociology of globalization. I will analyse the causes and consequences of globalization from a sociological point of view. I come to the conclusion that globalization led to an increase of welfare all over the world but there are also new problems which need to be solved.

Author : Masoud Mohammadi Alamuti
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317540205

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Critical Rationalism and Globalization by Masoud Mohammadi Alamuti Pdf

Critical Rationalism and Globalization addresses how the access to critical reason enables people to shape a new social order on a global scale. This book demonstrates how the philosophy of critical rationalism contributes to the sociology of Globalization, through uncovering the role of critical reason in arriving at an agreement on common values and institutions on a global scale. It discusses how value consensus on the institutions of sovereignty and inter–state law has prepared the ground for the rise of a global system of national societies after the end of World War II. Masoud Alamuti argues that uneven openness of national economies to global trade and investment should be comprehended in the framework of the post–war legal and political context. Using the concept of rationality as openness to criticism, the book proposes a normative theory of open global society in order to show that the existing value consensus on the cult of sovereignty suffers from the recognition of the possibility of rational dialogue among competing ways of the good life. Masoud Alamuti argues that once the people of the world, across national communities, open their fundamental ways of the good life to mutual criticism, they can create common global values necessary for the rise of a just social order on a global scale. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Globalization Studies, Global Sociology and International Relations.

Author : Kate Nash
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1444320777

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Contemporary Political Sociology by Kate Nash Pdf

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociologyincorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and showshow contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, socialstructure and democratizing social action. New material on global governance, human rights, global socialmovements, global media New discussion of democracy and democratization Clearly lays out what is at stake in deciding betweenalternatives of cosmopolitanism, imperialism and nationalism Includes additional discussion of the importance of studyingculture to political sociology

Author : Fran Tonkiss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134419470

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Contemporary Economic Sociology by Fran Tonkiss Pdf

Contemporary Economic Sociology closely examines critical and contemporary issues in the sociology of economic life. Bringing together a range of theoretical perspectives, Fran Tonkiss examines major shifts in the organization of economy and society - from the politics of globalization to the cultural economy, social exclusion and the 'end' of class. This new volume is organized around three core themes (globalization, production and inequality) and answers the questions: how are transnational processes re-making contemporary economies? can capitalist globalization be governed or resisted? do class relations still shape people’s social identities? how can we think about inequality in national and international contexts? Key changes in each of these domains raise new challenges for analyzing social and economic relations, power, agency and identity. Setting these changes in a transnational context, this book examines how these issues are being re-shaped in contemporary societies, and explores competing frameworks for understanding such changes. Drawing on arguments from economic sociology, politics and policy studies, political economy and critical geography, the text focuses on both conceptual approaches to the social study of the economy, and trans-national processes of social and economic restructuring. The arguments provide a critical overview of current concerns for economic sociology, and extend the boundaries of the discipline to a new set of questions. The text is particularly relevant to undergraduate and graduate students and scholars in the fields of economic and political sociology, politics and government, geography, economics and international relations.

Author : Steven Yearley
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996-04-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857022837

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Sociology, Environmentalism, Globalization by Steven Yearley Pdf

This authoritative book brings together the sociologies of globalization and the environment in one volume. Steven Yearley argues that environmental issues have received scant attention in the general debate on globalization even though environmentalists have been very successful in capturing the language and imagery of the globe.

Author : Mike Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412933377

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Globalization and Belonging by Mike Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst Pdf

′Globalization and Belonging′s headline message - that place matters, that locality remains vital to people, is arresting′ - Frank Webster, Professor of Sociology, City University, London Drawing on long-term empirical research into cultural practices, lifestyles and identities, Globalization and Belonging explores how far-reaching global changes are articulated locally. The authors address key sociological issues of stratification as analysis alongside ′cultural′ issues of identity, difference, choice and lifestyle. Their original argument: " Shows how globalisation theory conceives of the ′local′ " Reveals that people have a sense of elective belonging based on where they choose to put down roots " Suggests that the feel of a place is much more strongly influenced by the values and lifestyles of those migrating to it " reinvigorates debates in urban and community studies by recovering the ′local′ as an intrinsic aspect of globalisation Theoretically rigorous, the book is brought to life with direct quotations from the authors′ research, and appeals to students in urban sociology, urban geography, media studies and cultural studies.

Author : Steven Peter Vallas,William Finlay,Amy S. Wharton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Industrial sociology
ISBN : 0195381726

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The Sociology of Work by Steven Peter Vallas,William Finlay,Amy S. Wharton Pdf

Understanding the world of work is often difficult for students--particularly undergraduates--to grasp. The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities answers the need for a clear, engaging--and affordable--introduction to the basic concepts used by sociologists of work. Throughout, the text links the most up-to-date research and scholarship on work and occupations with their underlying sociological principles. Beginning with a thorough discussion of these core concepts, it goes on to show the historical developments of labor processes, thus allowing students to draw modern, real-world connections. The book also examines the contemporary work scene (both domestic and global), its concurrent occupational structures, and, all too often, its resultant inequalities. While remarkably accessible, The Sociology of Work does not shy away from challenging students with weightier sociological concepts, theories, and methodological issues, as well as less commonly discussed topics like Luddism, the role of gender in the industrial revolution, and the rise and decline of the workers' movement. Comprehensive and versatile, The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities is ideal for courses in the sociology of work and occupations, and the sociology of organizations and corporations, as well as labor studies and human resource management. Features * Incorporates issues of gender and race throughout * Also includes separate and unique chapters on gender (Chapter 11), diversity (Chapter 12), immigration (Chapter 13), and globalization (Chapter 16) * Emphasizes the continuing importance of social theory, both classical and contemporary * Devotes an entire chapter to research methods and data sources

Author : Luke Martell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 813160831X

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Sociology of Globalization by Luke Martell Pdf

Author : Roland Robertson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1992-07-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473914087

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Globalization by Roland Robertson Pdf

A stimulating appraisal of a crucial contemporary theme, this comprehensive analysis of globalizaton offers a distinctively cultural perspective on the social theory of the contemporary world. This perspective considers the world as a whole, going beyond conventional distinctions between the global and the local and between the universal and the particular. Its cultural approach emphasizes the political and economic significance of shifting conceptions of, and forms of participation in, an increasingly compressed world. At the same time the book shows why culture has become a globally contested issue - why, for example, competing conceptions of ′world order′ have political and economic consequences.