Globalization: A Very Short Introduction
"Presenting globalization in accessible language as a multifaceted process encompassing global, regional, and local aspects of social life. Professor of Global Studies and Director of the Globalism Research Centre at RMIT University Manfred B. Steger looks at its causes and effects, examines whether it is a new phenomenon, and explores the question of whether, ultimately, globalization is a good or a bad thing." (Quoted from product description)