Theorizing Global Studies

ISBN-13: 9780230517318 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 208 str.

Darren O'Byrne

Opis

In recent years, a large number of theoretical models have been developed to try and make sense of today's complex global society. This text identifies eight distinct models of global studies, such as Americanization, Homogenization, Balkanization and Creolization, enabling the reader to make sense of the full range of global issues and contending views on the existing world order. Within each module, present theoretical literature and key current issues are addressed with boxed case studies. Paying particular attention to human rights, the book provides students with the theoretical grounding and practical knowledge necessary for an understanding of globalization. This book explains the challenges and redefines the core theories of globalization. Using fascinating case studies to illustrate how each model works in practice, the chapters look at society, culture, politics and economics. This book gives students a solid understanding of current global conditions. Clear, concise and easy to read, this book explores key debates around global studies today. It examines the processes and dynamics of globalization that impact our modern world through clear explanation of complex theories. This book: - Presents 8 key models of global change - Brings together the ways in which sociology, politics and economics think about global studies - Covers a diverse range of major theorist in the field from Giddens to Huntington, and Wallerstein to Fukuyama - Brings to life contemporary issues, including the global financial crisis and the ware on terror Theorizing Global Studies is essential reading for all students of Sociology, Politics, International Relations and Global Studies.

O autorze

DARREN O'BYRNE Principal Lecturer in Sociology and Human Rights at Roehampton University, UK, and Subject Head of Social Sciences. He was formerly Chair of the Global Studies Association and is the author of Human Rights: An Introduction, and The Dimensions of Global Citizenship.
 
ALEXANDER HENSBY was Lecturer in Social Sciences at Roehampton University, UK and the University of Cambridge, UK.      

Blurb

Clear, concise and easy to read, thisbook explores key debates around global studies today. It examines the processes and dynamics of globalization that impact on our modern world through clear explanations of complex theories. The book:

• presents 8 key models of global change
• brings together the ways in which sociology, politics and economics think about global studies
• covers a diverse range of major theorists in the field, from Giddens to Huntington, from Wallerstein to Fukuyama
• brings to life contemporary issues, including the global financial crisis and the war on terror

Theorizing Global Studies is essential reading for all students of Sociology, Politics, International Relations and Global Studies.