Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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'Globalization' has become the buzz-word of our time. A growing number of scholars and political activists have invoked the term to describe a variety of changing economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental processes that are alleged to have accelerated in the last few decades. Rather than forcing such a complex social phenomenon into a single conceptual framework, Manfred Steger presents globalization in plain, readable English as a multifaceted process encompassing global, regional, and local aspects of social life. In addition to explaining the various dimensions of globalization, the author explores whether globalization should be considered a 'good' or 'bad' thing - a question that has been hotly debated in classrooms, boardrooms, and on the streets.

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Socialist rant against globalization and the free market.......2007-04-09

The book starts, ominously, with the author "deconstructing" (sic, comas and all) Bin Laden. It turns out the 9/11 attacks were all America's fault, for trying to force fed globalization into an unwanting world. The rest of the book continues in the same vein, with the author lambasting multinationals, neoliberals, the North, and above all evil Americans for all the worlds troubles. A mugshot of Bill Gates is included.

Steger has no grasp of economics whatsoever, so all his economic assumptions about the effects of globalization are totally wrong. The classical example is trying to demonstrate the widening gap between rich and poor countries without taking account of countries population size or PPP. With China growing at a rate of 10% this looks specially silly.

I strongly recommend Why Globalization Works (Yale Nota Bene) instead of this drivel.

Globalized Conservatism.......2006-09-01

Book was informative, this is a text book. The last two sections give seemingly unsupported statements, but tries to be balanced.

Excellent overview of globalization.......2006-06-03

Steger begins by defining the term "globalization": A "set of processes" (not a "condition") towards greater interdependence and integration among the various cultures of the world. He makes a point to emphasize that economics is only ONE aspect of globalization: there are also political, cultural and ideological aspects. Moreover, he dedicates one chapter to showing that globalization is by no means a NEW phenomenon: cultural exchanges can be traced back to the prehistoric period.

I found the chapter on the economic aspects of globalization (chapter 3) very useful. It explains the history and role of the IMF, WTO and the World Bank in the global economy. It also discusses the West's transition from "controlled economies" to "free market capitalism." Arguing that globalization is an uneven process, the author shows how it is having very different effects on the various regions of the world. This gives us a clear vision of some of the negative impacts of the new world economy, such as a larger gap between rich and poor nations. His realistic view of globalization is a nice antidote to the cheerleading of hyperglobalizers like Thomas Friedman.

The chapter on opposition to globalization (chapter 7) does an excellent job of explaining challenges that are coming from both the right and the left. The particularist protectionists (on the right) feel threatened by multiculturalism because they want to maintain a sort of cultural purity. This often leads to their rallying against immigration and appealing to nationalism. However, like the left, they also criticize the power of the corporate elite and the negative effects globalization is having on the average domestic worker (i.e., jobs going overseas, lower wages). In the US, Pat Buchanan is a good example of this view. The universalist protectionists (on the left) tend to criticize the poor working conditions of both domestic and foreign workers. In general, universalist protectionists "are concerned with protection of the environment, fair trade and international labor issues, human rights, and women's issues." Ralph Nader is an example of a universalist protectionst.

Overall, an excellent introduction to the various facets of one of the most important issues of our time.

Steger's Globalization a winner!.......2005-07-28

This little book is a concise and sophisticated and very readable account of a very significant process in the world today. It objectively examines the positive and negative consequences of the globalization process and intelligently evaluates it's role in world development. He also includes some very interesting statistics on a variety of economic statuses of particular countries and corporations.

Great Introduction to Globalization.......2005-02-08

This may be the best introduction to globalization that I have yet read. Steger very helpfully boils down the essence of globalization in understandable ways without reducing it to just one dimension of the complex process that globalization is. He also really helps define some crucial terms that will help make future discussions of globalization more coherent and clear. Particularly helpful is his distinction between globalization (the process of the intesification and expansion of global interconnections), globality (the condition brought about by the process of globalization) and globalism (the ideology that underwrites and legitimizes the current form of globalization). Steger also takes a good look at the multidimensional nature of globalization, examining it's economic, political, cultural and ideological aspects.

For it's size, there simply doesn't seem to be a better introduction to globalization. All throughout, the book is clear, informative and replete with resources for further study. There are also countless charts, quotes and statistics that help to concretize the points that Steger makes. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding the nature of the emerging global economy and how it is shaping our lives.

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Classroom trainers have proven the importance of interactive activities for maintaining participant interest, replenishing audience energy, and increasing content retention. However, many activities suitable to the classroom don't translate well to that web-based environment so popular with corporate and educational trainers today.

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Save Your Money.......2001-06-13

The information contained in the loose-leaf binder format is right out of the old cute training games schtick. They're the kind of "What is it that gets wetter as it dries? Click on this button when you give up." kind of questions. (Answer: a towel.) Supposedly, then, you have the basis for discussing creative problem solving, thinking out of the box, etc.

There's nothing here that takes advantage of the web's capabilities; it's simply more of the tired old approach of taking paper-based activities and slapping them on the web. Not that there's anything wrong with the activities per se but they certainly don't add much to someone's web-based learning experience.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Interactive Learning Research, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 2960 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Maximizing learning from rehearsal activity in web-based distance learning.
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Date: September 22, 2006
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The general topic of this book concerns the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the Universe. It discusses the transition from inert matter to cellular life and its evolution to fully developed intelligent beings, and also the possibility of life occurring elsewhere, particularly in other environments in our own and other solar systems. The theoretical framework of Astrobiology may be probed with a forthcoming series of space missions, which at the time of writing are being planned for the next 10 to 15 years. Advanced extraterrestrial life can also be probed by means of radioastronomy in the well-established project of search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Astrobiology pays special attention to the robust growth in our capacity to search for microorganisms, as well as signals of extraterrestrial life, with recent significant technological progress in planetary science and radioastronomy. The progress of the main space agencies is highlighted. Audience: This volume is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in the many areas of basic, earth, and life sciences that contribute to the study of chemical evolution and the origin of life.

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This educational booklet captures the world of water through the eyes of children worldwide. The narrator, 14 year-old Nthabi, from Kenya, uses her own experiences and those of her friends from all around the world to express how they feel about this valuable resource. They use pictures, poems and essays to express their description of water, the role it plays in their daily lives, its different forms of existence, and how it can be best preserved.

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The 3 Scoring Clubs : How to Raise the Level of Your Driving, Pitching, and Putting Games
Jim McLean
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One of Golf DigestÂ's top-ten teachersÂ—and one of The Golf ChannelÂ's star instructorsÂ—gives unique and invaluable advice on the three clubs that have the greatest impact on your score.

Although there are fourteen clubs in a golf bag, most of the game is decided by just three: the driver, the wedge, and the putter. In The 3 Scoring Clubs top PGA instructor Jim McLean gives you the tips and techniques to lower your score in a unique primer packed with more than 100 precision photos. Customizing his advice in each section for three skill levelsÂ—high handicaps, intermediate golfers, and scratch playersÂ—McLean tailors a set of lessons for golfers looking to elevate their game. Revealing the tips heÂ's given to top PGA, Champions Tour, and LPGA playersÂ—including Tom Kite, Gary Player, Len Mattiace, and Christie KerrÂ—and to amateur golfers, The 3 Scoring Clubs shows you how to add more power and accuracy to drives; hit pitches and chips stiff to the hole; how a foolproof pendulum putting motion can shave crucial strokes from your round; and much more!

U.S. News and World Report has rated the Jim McLean Golf Schools as the best in the nation, and McLean has been named the PGA Teacher of the Year. Now, with The 3 Scoring Clubs, everyone can enjoy his first-rate advice on golfÂ's primary clubs, distilled in an effective, easy-to-use format.

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The real deal.......2006-02-25

I ordered this book as an advance read to my attending the Jim McLean Golf School in La Quinta, CA. I've taken lessons from at least a half dozen pros and have read many golf books (Hogan, Leadbetter, Pelz, PGA Tour series, Zen, etc) and Jim McLean is the real deal. He has researched the various golf swings (driving, pitching, chipping, bunker, and putting) in depth and has a knack for breaking down the concepts in easy to understand and easy to execute drills. If you get a chance to attend the school, you will not be disappointed, however, armed with this book and a video camera (to check your technique), you would be well on your way to lower scores. Here's to hitting `em long, chipping `em close, and putting `em in!

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Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers

Over 100,000 copies sold!

Gifted children have unique social and emotional concerns. Their characteristics, combined with current educational practices, often put them at risk for problems.

This award-winning book contains chapters on motivation, discipline, peer relationships, sibling relationships, stress management, depression, and many other issues that parents and teachers encounter daily with these children.

It has been called "The Dr. Spock book for parents of gifted children."

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A great introduction to the social/emotional needs of the gifted. .......2007-01-07

This book is a classic... and a great reference for both teachers and parents. I particularly like the question and answer fomat used at the end of the chapters to supplement the text. Some of the topics addressed include motivation, discipline, peer relationships, and stress management. Highly readable and a great introduction to the social/emotional needs of the gifted.

guiding the gifted child.......2005-10-03

Every time I re-read this book I find it more helpful. It has helped be become a better parent, and has empowered me in the battle against the school establishment. I urge you to read this book even if you only remotely think that your child might be gifted. Understanding what we have to go through has made our family life much easier and less stressful than before.

reader.......2005-01-12

I first read this book in 1989, when my first-born began school. She is now a young adult, has read the book, and thanks me for following the advice. It is timeless. I have since bought 11 more copies, as gifts for friends, as well as re-reading my own copy countless times, as my next 2 children were also identified gifted. I was also fortunate to find a parent group that was based on the topics of the book. It was the most positive and helpful parenting support I ever received.

An excellent usable resource.......2003-06-20

This is one of the best books on gifted children I have read. I think it is particularly valuable because it focuses less on schooling concerns and more on dealing with the specific issues these children deal with. There are chapters on stress management, motivation, peers, and feelings, to name a few, and each chapter gives tips on how parents can help kids with these issues. This is a great book, and I find myself referring to it often!

Great Primer.......2001-04-11

I truly enjoyed this book because of the primer nature of the text. Written to appeal to an intelligent lay person, the book addresses a vast array of parenting issues--not just those specific for gifted children. The soft-cover is a good beginning for your research on the concept of "giftedness" in your child and perhaps even yourself. Well worth it and the price is much better than I paid at a Webb talk. An engaging speaker, the text is conversational and straightforward.

Guiding the Gifted Child (A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers)

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Bridge of Triangles. (Australia).(Brief Article): An article from: World Literature Today

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Bridge of Triangles. (Australia).(Brief Article): An article from: World Literature Today
David Coad
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
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This digital document is an article from World Literature Today, published by University of Oklahoma on June 22, 2001. The length of the article is 509 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bridge of Triangles. (Australia).(Brief Article)
Author: David Coad
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Date: June 22, 2001
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
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