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9781565491120

Bound: Living in the Globalized World

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  • ISBN13:

    9781565491120

  • ISBN10:

    1565491122

  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2001-03-31
  • Publisher: Lynne Rienner
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Summary

* Individual vignettes and case studies offer a refreshing twist on the globalization discussion * Written in an accessible style engrossing to both undergraduates and the socially conscious general reader Boundpromises a stimulating and straightforward introduction to one of the most significant issues of our time: globalization. Sernau examines the background to current global interconnectedness, asking what trends and practices have ushered in this new global century. This book challenges readers to see their place in this changing planet, and to consider the necessary actions to build a more equitable, rewarding, and sustainable global society.

Author Biography

Scott Sernau is associate professor of sociology at the University of Indiana South Bend.

Table of Contents

The Call of The World
Origins of the Global System
1(22)
Welcome to The World
Global Structures Enfold Local Cultures
23(28)
World Mart
Poverty and Prosperity in the Global Economy
51(30)
Brothers and Sisters After All
Gender, Work, and Home
81(26)
The New World Disorder
Culture, Conflict, and Power
107(26)
World of Wonders, World of Wires
The Reach of Global Technology
133(26)
Metro-Sprawl
The Making of the Global City
159(32)
Tending Common Ground
The Global Environment and the Future of Humanity
191(28)
Bibliography 219(8)
Index 227

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