Geographies of Globalization /
Murray, Warwick E.
Geographies of Globalization / Warwick E.Murray - London: Routledge, 2006. - xxiv, 392 p. - Routledge Contemporary human Geography series .
This informative text offers a geographical perspective on globalization. It provides a lively exploration of its spatial impacts 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 six continents
discusses the challenges for the environment and the Third World created by globalizing processes
articulates a human geographical framework for progressive globalization.
part 1 Transformed geographic --
part 2 Shifting spheres --
part 3 Global challenges
9780415318006
Globalization.
Human geography
303.482 / MUR-G
Geographies of Globalization / Warwick E.Murray - London: Routledge, 2006. - xxiv, 392 p. - Routledge Contemporary human Geography series .
This informative text offers a geographical perspective on globalization. It provides a lively exploration of its spatial impacts 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 six continents
discusses the challenges for the environment and the Third World created by globalizing processes
articulates a human geographical framework for progressive globalization.
part 1 Transformed geographic --
part 2 Shifting spheres --
part 3 Global challenges
9780415318006
Globalization.
Human geography
303.482 / MUR-G