1st Edition

A Dictionary of Globalization

By Jens-Uwe Wunderlich, Meera Warrier Copyright 2008
    310 Pages
    by Routledge

    312 Pages
    by Routledge

    Globalization has become one of the most important topics within politics and economics. This new title explains some of the related terminology, summarizes the surrounding theories and examines the international organizations involved.

    With the proliferation of communications and the rise of the multi-national corporation, the concept of globalization is vitally important to the modern political environment. The structure of the modern economy, based on information production and diffusion, has made national boundaries largely irrelevant.

    A Dictionary of Globalization explains theories, philosophies and ideologies, and includes short biographies of leading activists, theorists and thinkers such as Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx and José Bové. Concepts, issues and terms key to the understanding of globalization also have clear and concise definitions, including democracy, civil society, non-governmental organizations and ethnicity.

    Cross-referenced for ease of use, this title aims to be of great benefit to anyone studying politics or sociology. It will prove essential to public and academic libraries, as well as to businesses, government departments, embassies and journalists.

    The Authors, Introduction—Globalization: The Word and the Debates, The Dictionary, Bibliography, List of Entries and Cross-References

    Biography

    Jens-Uwe Wunderlich (Aston University, UK) (Author) ,  Meera Warrier (Author)