Geographies of Globalization by Warwick Murray (9780415567619)

Description - Geographies of Globalization by Warwick Murray

Geographies of Globalization offers a lively exploration of the geographical impacts of globalization and the distinctive contribution of human geography to studies and debates in this field. Fully up-to-date and engaging, this work: critically appraises the concept and processes of globalization from a geographical perspective debates the historical evolution of globalized society illustrates how the core principles of human geography -- such as space and scale -- lead to a better understanding of the phenomenon analyzes the interconnected economic, political and cultural geographies of globalization examines the impact of global transformations 'on the ground' using examples from seven continents discusses the challenges for the environment and the Third World created by globalizing processes articulates a human geographical framework for progressive globalization. Boxed sections highlight key concepts and innovative work by geographers. The book is also illustrated with a wide range of figures, photographs, and maps. Geographies of Globalization is indispensable for human geography undergraduates and postgraduates studying the phenomenon in both dedicated and linked courses.

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