{"product_id":"9781405132732","title":"Readings in Globalization Key Concepts and Major Debates","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReadings in Globalization\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Concepts and Major Debates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeorge Ritzer | Zeynep Atalay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Globalization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis unique and engaging anthology introduces students to the major concepts of globalization within the context of the key debates and disputes.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces globalization through its basic concepts, rather than thematically; a distinctive approach that provides students with a better grasp of what social science has to offer on the topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes concepts from interdisciplinary sources, bringing together work from key figures across a number of fields - from Weber and Marx, to contemporary figures in the field, including Beck, Bauman, Castells, and Homi Bhabha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes excerpts to illustrate ideas, all at an appropriate level of difficulty for an undergraduate audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers all of this in the dynamic context of major debates surrounding the basic concepts and the fundamental realities of globalization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned so it can be used independently, or alongside Ritzer’s \u003ci\u003eGlobalization: A Basic Text\u003c\/i\u003e for a complete student resource\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGEORGE RITZER\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland and his awards include the American Sociological Association's Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Award. He has authored numerous books, including several student textbooks, and is editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology\u003c\/i\u003e (2007 and continuing online), and \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Encyclopedia of Globalization\u003c\/i\u003e (forthcoming). His books, the best known of which is \u003ci\u003eThe McDonaldization of Society\u003c\/i\u003e (1993; 2008), have been translated into over 20 languages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZEYNEP ATALAY\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD Candidate in Sociology at the University of Maryland. Her research interests lie in globalization, civil society, social movements, and NGO networks. Her current research explores the ways in which Muslim NGOs mobilize global networks through civil society. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 March 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405132732\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381245505676,"sku":"9781405132732","price":47.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405132732.jpg?v=1780198987","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781405132732","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}