Globalization: A Critical Introduction

Introduction. Part I Framework of analysis: 1 Globalization Debates. 2 Definig Globalization. 3 Globalization in History. 4 Explaining Globalization. Part II Change and continuity: 5 Globalization and Production: from Capitalism to Hypercapitalism. 6 Globalization and Governance: from Statism to Polycentrism. 7 Globalization and Identity: from Nationalism to Hybridization. 8 Globalization and Knowledge: From Rationalism to Reflexivity. Part III Normative and Policy Issues: 9 Globalization and (In)Security. 10 Globalization and (In)Equality. 11 Globalization and (Un)democracy. 12 (Re)constructing Future Globalizations. Conclusion.