Dictionary of Globalization

Globalization has become one of the most important topics within politics and economics. This new title aims to explain some of the related terminology, summarize the surrounding theories and examine the international organizations involved. With the proliferation of communications and the rise of the multi-national corporation, the concept of globalization is vitally important to the modern political environment. The structure of the modern economy, based on information production and diffusion, has made national boundaries largely irrelevant. A Dictionary of Globalization explains theories, philosophies and ideologies, and includes short biographies of leading activists, theorists and thinkers such as Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx and Josè Bovè. Concepts, issues and terms key to the understanding of globalization also have clear and concise definitions, including Democracy, Civil Society, Non-Governmental Organizations and Ethnicity. Cross-referenced for ease of use, this title will be of great benefit to anyone studying politics or sociology. It will prove essential to public and academic libraries, as well as to businesses, government departments, embassies and journalists.Wunderlich, Uwe is the author of 'Dictionary of Globalization ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781857433326 and ISBN 1857433327.