Globalization: The ReaderJohn Beynon, David Dunkerley Brings together the key texts on the most pressing and pervasive issue of our times. The Reader opens with a broad introduction to the history of globalization and the major contemporary debates, concepts and theorists. The main body of the book comprises over 100 extract's from the world's leading commentators. |
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Global Culture | 79 |
Global Consumerism Tourism and Identity | 141 |
Global Media and Communication | 167 |
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