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OverviewThis book discusses eight dimensions of globalization—world order, culture, the state, information technology, economics, production, development, and Bretton Woods Institutions—from the perspective of four diverse sociological paradigms: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist, and radical structuralist. This multi-perspective approach forces readers to abandon their preconcieved assumptions and allows them the opportunity to view globalization through new eyes. Kavous Ardalan argues that social theory can usefully be conceived in terms of these four key paradigms because each one is founded upon different assumptions about the nature of social science and each one generates useful theories, concepts, and analytical tools. This method facilitates distancing from one's favored paradigm and appreciating other available approaches to better understand social phenomena. The knowledge of paradigms increases awareness of the boundaries and limitations of each individual paradigm. While most books on the topic focus on particular aspects of globalization from specific viewpoints, this fair and unbiased volume provides readers with a balanced understanding of globalization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kavous ArdalanPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.521kg ISBN: 9781412854030ISBN 10: 1412854032 Pages: 302 Publication Date: 30 June 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Globalization and World Order: Four Perspectives 2. Globalization and Culture: Four Perspectives 3. Globalization and the State: Four Perspectives 4. Globalization and Information Technology: Four Perspectives 5. Globalization and Economics: Four Perspectives 6. Globalization and Production: Four Perspectives 7. Globalization and Development: Four Perspectives 8. Globalization and Bretton Woods Institutions: Four Perspectives 9. Conclusion The Appendix, Four Paradigms IndexReviewsRecommended. - S. Paul, Choice Magazine In this book, Ardalan (finance, Marist College) seeks to explain the phenomenon of globalization from diverse perspectives. Each of the first eight chapters deals with a particular dimension of globalization: world order, culture, the state, information technology, economics, production, development, and the Bretton Woods institutions. In each case, the link between globalization and the relevant issue is considered from four perspectives: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist, and radical structuralist. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. -- S. Paul, Choice Author InformationKavous Ardalan is a professor of finance at Marist College, USA. He holds PhDs in both economics and finance. He is the author of On the Role of Paradigms in Finance. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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