He is also program leader of globalization and culture in the global cities institute at rmit university. Mar 27, 2003 offers a stimulating introduction to globalization and its varying impacts across, between, and within societies. A very short introduction, oxford university press, 2003, pol 1102 course pack globalization globalization paradigm jeremy bentham 1780 invented the term international rise of nation states and grow border transaction between them. A very short introduction second edition by manfred b. A very short introduction, the term globalization refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across worldtime and worldspace steger. Steger looks at the perception of globalization from an economical, political, cultural and ecological standpoint. Each book in the series gives a quick overview of a topic and addresses key issues that may relate to the topic. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our time a term that describes a variety of accelerating economic, political, cultural, ideological. A very short introduction has been fully updated for a third edition, to include recent developments in global politics, the. This is a relatively short but very dense account of recent economic history using the term neoliberalism as a lens to look through.
A very short introduction by manfred steger available from rakuten kobo. Offers a stimulating introduction to globalization and its varying impacts across, between, and within societies. The term globalization should be used to refer to a set of social processes that are thought to transform our present social condition into one of globality. This very short introduction has been fully updated for a fourth edition. He looks at its causes and effects, and engages with the hotly contested question of whether globalization is, ultimately, a good or a bad thing. At its core, globalization is about shifting forms of human contact. Presenting globalization as a multifaceted process encompassing global, regional, and local aspects of social life, manfred b. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Start studying globalization a very short introduction. A very short introduction very short introductions 9780198779551. Feb 28, 2010 once the dominant, almost unquestionable, economic theory, neoliberalism has only recently come under fire following the global economic meltdown of 2008 2009. Held tacitly support the idea that this whole existed prior to theorizing about the buzz word globalization. Steger is a book outlining the concept of globalization.
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Such a general definition tells us very little about its remaining qualities. A very short introduction by manfred steger questions for thought and discussion how do recent news stories portray globalization. Manfred b steger globalization a very short introduction. Steger and the first chapter of this book explains about the globalization, which exploded into the roaring nineties because it captured the increasingly. For many scholars and political activists, globalization encompasses a variety of economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental practices that have accelerated in the last few decades. A very short introduction and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. In the years since world war ii, we have seen national boundaries fade as financial markets, manufacturing concerns, information services. A very short introduction very short introductions 4th edition. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our timea term that describes a variety of complex economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental forces that are rapidly altering our experience of the world. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our timea term that describes a variety of accelerating economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental processes that are rapidly altering our experience of the world. A very short introduction very short introductions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Presenting globalization in accessible language as a multifaceted process encompassing global, regional, and local aspects of social life, manfred b.
In the fifth edition of his bestselling very short introduction manfred b. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read globalization. This very short introduction has been fully updated for a fourth edition, to include recent developments in. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf version or the epub, or both. A very short introduction, authors steger and roy highly suggest that the answer is a resounding yes. What i enjoyed most about this very short introduction was steger s blending of text with both graphical information and dialogue box quotes and descriptions. Steger looks at its causes and effects, examines whether it is a new phenomenon, and explores the question of whether, ultimately, globalization is a. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our timea term that describes a variety of complex economic, political, cultural. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our time a term. Would hofstede suggest that this is a common outcome of the globalization of culture. Globalization is a great jumpingoff point for anyone who wants to dig.
A summary of the book, its basic claims and their implications for our course. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our time a term that describes a variety of accelerating economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental processes that are rapidly altering our experience of the world. Roy is lecturer of global studies and teaches international development and global studies at the royal melbourne institute of technology, australia. The author presents globalization in accessible language as a multifaceted process encompassing global, regional, and local. The sage handbook of globalization ebook by professor manfred b. Globalization a very short introduction 3rd edition rent. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yukl 2009, leadership in organizations, wrote that as globalization and changing demographic patterns occur it is vital for leaders to understand how to influence and mange people with different values,beliefs, and expectations p. Senior research fellow at the globalization research center in honolulu, hawaii. It is a highly readable book that contributes to a better understanding of the crucial aspects and dimensions of the developments and transformations that go by the name of globalization. Nonetheless, they provide a very balanced and sober view of this highly glorified and fervently derided doctrine. What i enjoyed most about this very short introduction was stegers blending of text with both graphical information and dialogue box quotes and descriptions.
Steger looks at its causes and effects, examines whether it is a new phenomenon, and explores the question of whether, ultimately, globalization is a good or a bad thing. The concept of neoliberalism is extended so broadly, it stretches from thatcher to blair, that it is difficult to see any real alternatives. What is the difference between the global imaginary and globalization. Steger s book globalization is part of the very short introductions series put out by oxford university press. Stegers book globalization is part of the very short introductions series put out by oxford university press. His ability to make thoughtful connections between disparate topics helped this outsider to the process of globalization gain a clearer understanding of a very complex phenomenon. Globalization a very short introduction flashcards. A very short introduction very short introductions book online at best prices in india on. Globalization a very short introduction flashcards quizlet. In addition to unpacking pdf the terms various dimensions, he investigates whether globalization is good or bad. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Steger, 9780198779551, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Globalization refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across worldtime and worldspace. Manfred steger, author professor of political science at the university of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A very short introduction very short introductions. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our time a term that describes a variety of accelerating e. A very short introduction very short introductions are for anyone wanting a stimulating and accessible way in to a new subject. Cultural dimension of globalization material that can be used for multiple choice or very short answers. Further, steger makes a distinction between globalization and globalism, globalization with a western democratic slant, which is eyeopening and appropriately provoking. A very short introduction has been fully updated for a third edition. Jul 14, 2014 steger begins his very short introduction by investigating what globalization is and defining it. Manfred steger presents globalization in plain, readable english as a multifaceted system encompassing global, regional, and local aspects of social life.