Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics

ISBN-13: 9781352009507 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 444 str.

Robert O'Brien;Marc Williams

Opis

Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, the extensively revised sixth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to lead the way in equipping students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of Global Political Economy. Illustrating the breadth of the subject, the book's authors - both highly regarded experts in the field - show how the national and international interact, while also placing an emphasis on the historical evolution of the world economy in order to appreciate the nuances of today's economic structures. The global economy is traced from the Industrial Revolution through each phase of a shifting world order to the modern day. Then follows an engaging exploration of the dynamics of today's economy, including: trade, production, finance, labour, gender, development, the environment, security and governance. This takes into account the latest developments in the global economy, from automation and the challenges posed to the labour force, to artificial intelligence and the increasing complex, global supply chains of modern transnational firms. This is the most authoritative and accessible textbook on global political economy, making it the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, on Politics, International Relations and related degrees.

Spis treści

Introduction PART I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES 1. Theories of Global Political Economy 2. International Political Economy and Its Methods PART II: EVOLUTION 3. Forging a World Economy 1400-1800 4. Industry, Empire and War 1800-1945 5. Growing a Global Economy 1945-2019 PART III: DYNAMICS 6. International Trade 7. Transnational Production 8. The Global Financial System 9. Global Division of Labour 10. Gender 11. Economic Development 12. Global Environmental Change 13. Knowledge 14. Security 15. Governing the Global Political Economy.

O autorze

Robert O'Brien is Professor of Political Science at McMaster University, Canada. He has published books and articles on the subjects of international trade, global labour issues, social movements and international economic institutions, global social policy.

Marc Williams is Professor of International Relations, at The University of New South Wales, Australia. His research focuses on global environmental politics, social movements, and global economic governance.