Globalization: The Transformation Of Social Worlds

by Stanley D. Eitzen, Maxine Baca Zinn

This reader focus on the process of globalization and how it shapes societies and groups. Particular focus is placed on the United States, and its role in the globalization process, and whether the effects of globalization can be viewed as beneficial or harmful to society. The articles reflect a wide variety of concerns, and are drawn from both scholarly as well as popular sources.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Alexa]

For being an academic book, this was a really great read. It highlighted the key concepts and debates surrounding globalization in a very clear manner.

[suz]

The short readings in this book are a good way to start discussions on how globalization effects the US. Lifting the veil of socialization so that the larger picture of world trends can be seen is difficult. The readings in this book bring focus to such common social aspects, e.g. economics, politics, and social relations.

[Dragonfly0628]

Short, reader-friendly stories written by many diverse authors. It is a real eye-opener in the subject of globalization.

[Marina Whall]

This book provides numerous articles on topics of globalization - a great read to get an overview of current international issues.

[Anarchist Bee]

A really fascinating book. It is of course biased, but I believe it is impossible for such topics to not be biased.