The Enigma of Globalization: A Journey to a New Stage of Capitalism (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy) - Hardcover

Went, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415296781 ISBN 13: 9780415296786

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Globalization is theorized in this book as an emerging new stage of capitalism. Robert Went takes us on a journey from the historical roots of globalization through to its relevance in the modern day.
The Enigma of Globalization is a timely addition to an important debate and covers such themes as:
* International trade
* Free trade and international movement of capital
* The role of the world economy
This accessible and intriguing book is a must, not only for students and academics working in the field, but will also prove an interesting read for all those with a general interest in the modern global political economy.

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Review:

'In either agreement or disagreement with some of the author's views, readers will find this study a very interesting one. Robert Went's book is a thought provoking piece in heterdox economies and a valuable contribution in the current debate about the merits and downsides of globalization.' - Federico Guerrero, University of Nevada, Reno, USA

Synopsis:

Globalization is theorized in this book as an emerging new stage of capitalism. Robert Went takes us on a journey from the historical roots of globalization through to its relevance in the modern day.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415296781
• ISBN 13: 9780415296786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164