Globalization and Social Change : People and Places in a Divided World
ISBN: 9780415266956 / Angielski / Twarda / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Detailed comparative and illuminating case studies from a wide range of countries document and explain how and why different people in different places are affected by and in turn affect these processes. The book concludes that contemporary inequalities are widening, that divisions by social class, ethnicity and gender are in some ways becoming more significant than divisions between nations, suggesting that new systems of governance are necessary for social tranquility in the new millennium.
Detailed comparative and illuminating case studies from a wide range of countries document and explain how and why different people in different place...
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937,25 zł |
Globalization and Democratization in Asia: The Construction of Identity
ISBN: 9780415277303 / Angielski / Twarda / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, its status is controversial, with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, and others as a threat to national cultures and democratic political life. This book shows how simplified such binary views are and examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies. It discusses the relationshipbetween globalization, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically, and aims at...
Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, i...
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781,04 zł |
Globalization and Democratization in Asia: The Construction of Identity
ISBN: 9780415277310 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, its status is controversial, with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, and others as a threat to national cultures and democratic political life. This book shows how simplified such binary views are and examines how various globalizing forces have affected Asian societies. It discusses the relationshipbetween globalization, identity and democratic developments in Asia both theoretically and empirically, and aims at...
Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, i...
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249,88 zł |
Globalization and the Asia Pacific Economy
ISBN: 9780415280556 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This book looks at globalisation in historical perspective and
*examines the experience of East Asian economies during the financial crisis *provides an account of globalisation through the activities of Japanese multinational enterprises *deals with the social consequences of exposure to the financial market risks of globalisation in East Asia *details the experience of East Asian economies in managing the financial crisis *draws lessons from East Asian experience with financial market liberalisation *asks what approaches to international financial cooperation, trade... This book looks at globalisation in historical perspective and
*examines the experience of East Asian economies during the financial crisis *p... |
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702,94 zł |
Globalization and its Terrors
ISBN: 9780415285223 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) It has long been realised that the poorer countries of the south have paid for the unstoppable onward rush of globalisation in the exploitation of their natural and human resources. Recent events have made it clear that there may be a price to be paid in the west as well.
In this elegant, lucidly argued account, Teresa Brennan argues that the evidence already exists that globalisation has for years been harming not just the poor of the third world but also its alleged beneficiaries in the affluent west. She shows how the speeding-up of contemporary capitalism, in which space is... It has long been realised that the poorer countries of the south have paid for the unstoppable onward rush of globalisation in the exploitation of the...
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911,22 zł |
Globalization and its Terrors
ISBN: 9780415285230 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) It has long been realised that the poorer countries of the south have paid for the unstoppable onward rush of globalisation in the exploitation of their natural and human resources. Recent events have made it clear that there may be a price to be paid in the west as well.
In this elegant, lucidly argued account, Teresa Brennan argues that the evidence already exists that globalisation has for years been harming not just the poor of the third world but also its alleged beneficiaries in the affluent west. She shows how the speeding-up of contemporary capitalism, in which space is... It has long been realised that the poorer countries of the south have paid for the unstoppable onward rush of globalisation in the exploitation of the...
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249,88 zł |
Beyond Description : Singapore Space Historicity
ISBN: 9780415299817 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This book addresses issues of space, historicity, architecture and textuality by focusing on Singapore's singular position in the region and as a global city. The articles consider how various experiences of Singapore, both from within and from outside, help to complicate existing assumptions about global urbanism, postcolonialism, and architectural theory while producing challenging new ideas from a variety of disciplines concerned with how space, historicity, architecture and textuality inform one another. This singular focus is treated from a range of disciplinary perspectives....
This book addresses issues of space, historicity, architecture and textuality by focusing on Singapore's singular position in the region and as a glob...
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755,01 zł |
Globalisation and the Rule of Law
ISBN: 9780415326551 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalisation and the Rule of Law reassesses the idea of the 'rule of law' within the present complex and increasingly internationalized environment. There have been many books studying the phenomenon of globalization and its economic, social or cultural consequences. This book, however, is the first to relate globalization exclusively to law. It examines the impact of globalization upon the rule of law, a fundamental value within liberal democratic sovereign states.
The book opens with three chapters discussing the theory of the rule of law and its necessary reconceptualization... Globalisation and the Rule of Law reassesses the idea of the 'rule of law' within the present complex and increasingly internationalized envi...
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702,94 zł |
The Global Governance Reader
ISBN: 9780415332064 / Angielski / Twarda / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This unique book presents students and scholars with a comprehensive and considered overview of the way in which the world is governed. Rorden Wilkinson draws together seventeen of the most significant works by leading specialists in the field to explore the role of global institutions from the United Nations (UN) and NATO, to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Introductions to each article locate the readings within the broader global governance literature and provide a useful intellectual and historical context. Key concepts... This unique book presents students and scholars with a comprehensive and considered overview of the way in which the world is governed. Ror... |
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937,25 zł |
Africa and the North: Between Globalization and Marginalization
ISBN: 9780415333917 / Angielski / Twarda / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) An important new discussion of Africa's place in the international system. This volume discusses Africa's place in the international system, examining the way in which the Westphalian system, in light of the impact of globalization and transnational networks, continues to play a major role in the structuring of Africa's international relations. An important new discussion of Africa's place in the international system. This volume discusses Africa's place in the international system,... |
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702,94 zł |
Limits of Global Governance
ISBN: 9780415339025 / Angielski / Twarda / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or adaptable enough, to meet the challenges of globalization? This new study powerfully tackles these key questions, delivering a provocative examination of the cognitive, practical and political limits on our ability to exercise systems of regulation and control on the same scale as the globalizing forces already shaping the human condition. Key issues addressed include: Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or adaptable enough, to mee... |
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755,01 zł |
Limits of Global Governance
ISBN: 9780415339032 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or sufficiently adaptable, to meet the challenges of rapid and pervasive globalization? Are there sound reasons for supposing that humanity's actions and creations will stay within the bounds of our processes of deliberation and regulation?
"The Limits of Global Governance "addresses these questions and provides a provocative examination of the cognitive, practical and political limits on our ability to exercise systems of regulation and control on the same scale as the... Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or sufficiently adaptable, to ...
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218,64 zł |
Globalization and Everyday Life
ISBN: 9780415340946 / Angielski / Miękka / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Larry Ray explains the meaning and significance of globalization as a concept and discusses the key debates, while pointing towards new ways of understanding the process.
Larry Ray explains the meaning and significance of globalization as a concept and discusses the key debates, while pointing towards new ways of unders...
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229,06 zł |
Globalization and Everyday Life
ISBN: 9780415340953 / Angielski / Twarda / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalization and Everyday Life provides an accessible account of globalization by developing two themes in particular. First, globalization is an outcome of structural and cultural processes that manifest in different ways in economy, politics, culture and organizations. So the globalized world is increasingly heterogeneous, unequal and conflictual rather than integrated and ordered. Secondly, globalization is sustained and created by the everyday actions of people and institutions. Both of these have far-reaching consequences for everyday life and are fully explored in this... Globalization and Everyday Life provides an accessible account of globalization by developing two themes in particular. First, globalizati... |
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911,22 zł |
Whither Globalization?: The Vortex of Knowledge and Ideology
ISBN: 9780415341523 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalization is usually said to be about markets, power, and culture. This innovative book goes further, arguing that globalization may also be understood as a way of knowing and representing the world. Mittelman debunks several prevalent myths about globalization and 'anti-globalization', presenting alternatives to this force and indicating the prospects for a new common sense about future world order. Drawing on considerable original research, this book shows how globalization itself and globalization studies have changed since 9/11. Compact and accessible, Whither Globalization?...
Globalization is usually said to be about markets, power, and culture. This innovative book goes further, arguing that globalization may also be under...
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208,23 zł |
Whither Globalization?: The Vortex of Knowledge and Ideology
ISBN: 9780415342063 / Angielski / Twarda / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Globalization is usually said to be about markets, power, and culture. This innovative book goes further, arguing that globalization may also be understood as a way of knowing and representing the world. Mittelman debunks several prevalent myths about globalization and 'anti-globalization', presenting alternatives to this force and indicating the prospects for a new common sense about future world order. Drawing on considerable original research, this book shows how globalization itself and globalization studies have changed since 9/11. Compact and accessible, Whither Globalization?...
Globalization is usually said to be about markets, power, and culture. This innovative book goes further, arguing that globalization may also be under...
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755,01 zł |
Environmental Values in a Globalizing World: Nature, Justice and Governance
ISBN: 9780415343626 / Angielski / Twarda / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This multidisciplinary volume presents a refreshing new approach to environmental values in the global age. it investigates the challenges that globalization poses to traditional environmental values in general as well as in politics and international governance. This multidisciplinary volume presents a refreshing new approach to environmental values in the global age. it investigates the challenges that glo... |
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702,94 zł |
Critical Theories, IR and 'the Anti-Globalisation Movement' : The Politics of Global Resistance
ISBN: 9780415343909 / Angielski / Twarda / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This book provides the definitive account of resistance movements across the globe. Combining theoretical perspectives with detailed empirical case studies, it explains the origins, activities and prospects of the 'anti-globalisation' movement.
This book provides the definitive account of resistance movements across the globe. Combining theoretical perspectives with detailed empirical case st...
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702,94 zł |
Critical Theories, International Relations and 'The Anti-Globalisation Movement': The Politics of Global Resistance
ISBN: 9780415343916 / Angielski / Miękka / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the 'anti-globalisation' struggles taking place in many different parts of the world. It shows the complexity and diversity of these movements and illustrates this with a number of detailed empirical studies of local, national and transnational resistance in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. The book also introduces a variety of competing theoretical perspectives from international political economy, social movement theory, globalisation studies, feminism and postmodernism. The contributors delineate how activism has...
This book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the 'anti-globalisation' struggles taking place in many different parts of the world. It sh...
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229,06 zł |
EU Enlargement and the Environment : Institutional Change and Environmental Policy in Central and Eastern Europe
ISBN: 9780415347884 / Angielski / Twarda / 345 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This volume focuses attention on key environmental and institutional changes associated with eastern expansion of the European Union, assessing and challenging prevailing views about the outcomes and processes of this historic development. Looking at four central themes - capacity changes and limitations, the EU's mixed messages and conflicting priorities, non-state actor roles and developments, and the exchange of ideas and information - the volume shows that enlargement will change the EU, not just make it bigger, and that EU officials and programs are improving aspects of environmental...
This volume focuses attention on key environmental and institutional changes associated with eastern expansion of the European Union, assessing and ch...
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505,02 zł |