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Globalization
A Multi-Dimensional System
4th edition
9781803926094 Edward Elgar Publishing
Globalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization.
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Globalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization.
Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition:
• Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical
• Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective
• Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations
• Instructors’ website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects.
This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.
Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition:
• Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical
• Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective
• Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations
• Instructors’ website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects.
This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.
Critical Acclaim
‘Now in its fourth edition delivers even more stunning material on how globalization continues to shape our lives and livelihoods.’
– Mauro F. Guillén, author of Rude Awakening: Threats to the Global Liberal Order
‘Gopinath brilliantly connects the present with history through rich, recent examples of the impact of interactions across the world. Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, enhance his pragmatic framework, rooted in systems thinking, that analyzes the forces of globalization and its facets. An entertaining and thought-provoking read, Gopinath offers much to both scholars and curious practitioners of international management.’
– Sri Zaheer, University of Minnesota, US
‘How timely! C. Gopinath’s Globalization is destined to be widely read and debated in this great age of globalization (or de-globalization – depending on your point of view).’
– Mike Peng, University of Texas at Dallas, US and author of Global Business and Global Strategy
– Mauro F. Guillén, author of Rude Awakening: Threats to the Global Liberal Order
‘Gopinath brilliantly connects the present with history through rich, recent examples of the impact of interactions across the world. Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, enhance his pragmatic framework, rooted in systems thinking, that analyzes the forces of globalization and its facets. An entertaining and thought-provoking read, Gopinath offers much to both scholars and curious practitioners of international management.’
– Sri Zaheer, University of Minnesota, US
‘How timely! C. Gopinath’s Globalization is destined to be widely read and debated in this great age of globalization (or de-globalization – depending on your point of view).’
– Mike Peng, University of Texas at Dallas, US and author of Global Business and Global Strategy
Contributors
Contents
Contents: Preface 1. Introduction to globalization: a multi-dimensional system 2. What is new about globalization? 3. Taking a systems view 4. Preserving cultural diversity 5. Collaborations and disaffections: a search for identity 6. Economic development and poverty 7. Global business influences 8. Management philosophies and practices 9. It is one planet 10. Moving to a multi-polar world 11. Looking ahead Appendix A Global garments supply chain: a case from Bangladesh Appendix B Covid-19: global disruption Bibliography Index
