Globalization and Emerging Societies: Development and Inequality
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This upper level textbook provides readers with evocative and analytical accounts ofsocial processes that are linked to globalization and connectivity, which includes a widerange …
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This upper-level textbook by Jan Nederveen Pieterse and Boike Rehbein offers a fresh 'connectivity' approach to globalization, moving beyond structuralist and institutionalist frameworks. It provides interdisciplinary, analytical accounts of social processes—from DNA analysis to political economy—making it an essential resource for students and researchers reconstructing globalization theory.
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About Globalization and Emerging Societies: Development and Inequality
Globalization and Emerging Societies: Development and Inequality challenges conventional wisdom by reframing globalization as 'connectivity'—a web of multi-centred historical, technological, artistic, and economic connections. Nederveen Pieterse and Rehbein synthesize diverse perspectives, offering a theoretical reconstruction that departs from world-systems structuralism and institutional international studies. The book covers a wide range of topics, including DNA analysis, art populism, and political economy, demonstrating how global connections shape development and inequality. Written fluently and clearly organized, this interdisciplinary text is designed for upper-division undergraduates and graduate students in sociology, politics, political economy, development studies, and international relations. It serves as a vital new resource for understanding the complexities of global studies and for rethinking how we theorize globalization today.
Who should read Globalization and Emerging Societies: Development and Inequality?
This book is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in sociology, politics, political economy, development studies, and international relations. It also suits researchers and scholars seeking a novel theoretical framework for globalization, as well as anyone interested in interdisciplinary approaches to connectivity, inequality, and social change. Readers should have some foundational knowledge in social theory or global studies to fully appreciate the synthesis.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Introduces a fresh 'connectivity' framework that moves beyond traditional globalization theories
- ✓ Interdisciplinary approach spans sociology, politics, economics, and cultural studies
- ✓ Clear organization and fluent writing make complex ideas accessible
- ✓ Provides analytical accounts of diverse topics like DNA analysis and art populism
- ✓ Serves as a valuable resource for reconstructing globalization theory
Cons
- ✗ Assumes prior knowledge of social theory, limiting accessibility for beginners
- ✗ Focus on theoretical reconstruction may feel abstract for some readers
- ✗ Limited empirical case studies compared to more applied texts
- ✗ The 'connectivity' concept may require additional reading to fully grasp
- ✗ Not a stand-alone introduction; best used alongside primary sources
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for self-study?
It is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduates, so self-study is possible for motivated readers with some background in social theory, but it may be challenging without prior coursework.
What makes this book different from other globalization texts?
It reframes globalization as 'connectivity' rather than focusing on structuralist or institutional perspectives, offering a multi-centred and interdisciplinary approach.
Does the book include case studies?
While the emphasis is on theoretical reconstruction, it includes analytical accounts of diverse topics such as DNA analysis, technology, art populism, and political economy.
Is this book up-to-date with current global issues?
Published in 2012, it provides a strong theoretical foundation, but readers should supplement it with recent empirical studies for contemporary issues.
What prior knowledge is needed?
Familiarity with basic concepts in sociology, political economy, or international relations is helpful, as the book engages with advanced theoretical debates.
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