Understanding Globalization: The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change
This best-selling book examines the political, economic, and environmental changes that affect people's lives in the United States and around the world. Using an accessible, narrative approach Robert Schaeffer explains contemporary global processes and developments. Just as a storm that moves across an area has differing local, regional and even national and global impacts that are welcome to some and disastrous to others, global events can have very different consequences-good and bad-for...
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This book examines the globalization of production and its impact on work and gender relations, the impact of technology on workers around the world, the economic problems associated with debt crisis, the political opportunities associated with democratization, the impact of global warming, the reasons behind China's rise as an economic superpower, and the problems in countries across the Middle East that culminated in the attacks of 9/11. J. Timmons Roberts This clearly written and vastly comprehensive book is a valuable and fascinating read. . . . Schaeffer turns his gaze to topics as varied as inflation, debt crises at home and abroad, stock market booms and busts, hunger and agriculture, free trade agreements, global climate change, democratization, and the global drug trade. In nearly every case, the research is solid and the choice of details fascinating. . . I would recommend this book for general readers . . . or mid-level courses wishing to incorporate a global perspective.
1Globalizing production in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan12Dollar devaluations353Fighting inflation614Debt crisis and globalization795Debt and taxes1036Dictatorship and democracy1237Falling commodity prices1578The rise of China193Collateral damage : the causes and consequences of 9/112219The legacy of partition in India and Pakistan : 1947-194822310Partition in Palestine : 194823511Revolution and war in Iran and Iraq : 1978-198025512Revolution and war in Afghanistan27113The aftermath of 9/1128114Global climate change293
\ Contemporary SociologyPraise for previous editions:\ This clearly written and vastly comprehensive book is a valuable and fascinating read. . . . Schaeffer turns his gaze to topics as varied as inflation, debt crises at home and abroad, stock market booms and busts, hunger and agriculture, free trade agreements, global climate change, democratization, and the global drug trade. In nearly every case, the research is solid and the choice of details fascinating. . . . I would recommend this book for general readers . . . or mid-level courses wishing to incorporate a global perspective.\ \ \ \ \ Ione DeOllosUnderstanding Globalization is an exceptional book that thoroughly covers contemporary issues relating to globalization that students find extremely readable.\ \ \ Lisa Benton-ShortSchaeffer presents a balanced and geographically informed perspective on the uneven outcomes of globalization. In the new edition, he has astutely included a discussion of fair trade versus free trade, a new chapter on migration and provides the context for many of the most significant global changes that confront the North and South in the twenty-first century. The book is both accessible and substantial-a rare accomplishment. It has become my 'go-to' book on globalization.\ \ \ \ \ J. Timmons RobertsThis clearly written and vastly comprehensive book is a valuable and fascinating read. . . . Schaeffer turns his gaze to topics as varied as inflation, debt crises at home and abroad, stock market booms and busts, hunger and agriculture, free trade agreements, global climate change, democratization, and the global drug trade. In nearly every case, the research is solid and the choice of details fascinating. . . I would recommend this book for general readers . . . or mid-level courses wishing to incorporate a global perspective.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsIn a series of studies that can be read separately or together, Schaeffer (sociology, Kansas State U.) looks closely at various phenomena that different groups and interests glorify or vilify as globalization. He pays particular attention to events in and affecting the US, not only because the US is a primary player, but also to alert American readers to impacts on them. No date is cited for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \ \ \ \ The New Republic\ - John B. Judis\ Robert Schaeffer has taken the entire world as his subject and has made it remarkably comprehensible. I can't think of a better guide to this new world.\ \ \ \ \ The New RepublicRobert Schaeffer has taken the entire world as his subject and has made it remarkably comprehensible. I can't think of a better guide to this new world.\ — John B. Judis\ \ \ \ \ The European Journal Of Development ResearchFor the purposes of teaching the book is to be highly recommended.\ \ \ \ \ Missiology: An International ReviewUnderstanding Globalization is an excellent overview of the globalizing processes of the past fifty years.\ \ \ \ \ Contemporary Sociology\ - J. Timmons Roberts\ This clearly written and vastly comprehensive book is a valuable and fascinating read. . . . Schaeffer turns his gaze to topics as varied as inflation, debt crises at home and abroad, stock market booms and busts, hunger and agriculture, free trade agreements, global climate change, democratization, and the global drug trade. In nearly every case, the research is solid and the choice of details fascinating. . . . I would recommend this book for general readers . . . or mid-level courses wishing to incorporate a global perspective.\ \ \ \ \ James N. RosenauGlobalization is a multifaceted phenomenon, and Robert Schaeffer's inquiry creatively—and yet in detail—traces both the uniformities and the diversities embedded in its dynamics.\ \ \ \ \ Immanuel WallersteinA remarkably clear exposition of the major economic developments of the last two decades. It cuts through jargon and pap, and is therefore a great assist to serious reflection and intelligent debate for all concerned citizens.\ \ \ \ \ Missiology: An International ReviewUnderstanding Globalization is an excellent overview of the globalizing processes of the past fifty years.\ \
