Globalization: A Critical Introduction

Written by a leading authority, Jan Aart Scholte's book provides a concise but broad-ranging introduction to globalization covering its definition, measurement, history, causes, consequences and policy implications. The book analyzes the cultural, ecological, economic, geographical, political and psychological aspects of globalization, and provides a carefully weighed and richly illustrated assessment of the benefits and ills that have flowed from globalization as wel as suggestions for steering it towards more positive otucomes in the future.