Globalisation: Key Concepts, The

Description:
Viewed as a destructive force or a inevitability of modern society, Globalization is the focus of a multitude of disciplines. A clear understanding of its processes and terminology is imperative for anyone engaging with this ubiquitous topic. 'Globalization: the Key Concepts' offers a comprehensive guide to this cross-disciplinary subject and covers concepts such as: homogenization; neo-liberalism; risk; knowledge; society; time-space compression; and, reflexivity. With extensive cross-referencing and suggestions for further reading, this book is an essential resource for students and interested readers alike as they navigate the literature on globalisation studies.

Table of Contents:
Key to contributors Acknowledgements Introdiction Key concepts