The Geography of the World Economy

by Paul Knox, John Agnew, Linda Mccarthy

Overview

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth introduction to the globalisation of the world economy, and discusses local, regional, national and global economic development over the course of history. This historical approach provides the basis for understanding the economic interactions of both industrialised and developing countries. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to provide a full analysis of the major changes in the world economy in recent years.

With the text clearly signposted for students, and including full-colour maps, diagrams and illustrations, it is ideal for undergraduate students of economic geography or development studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781444184709
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/17/2014
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Knox, University Distinguished Professor and Senior Fellow for International Advancement, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA.

John Agnew, Distinguished Professor, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

Linda McCarthy, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Economic Patterns and the Search for Explanation 1. The Changing World Economy 2. Global Patterns and Trends 3. Geographical Dynamics of the World Economy Part 2. Rise of the Core Economics 4. Pre-industrial Foundations 5. Evolution of the Core Regions 6. Globalization of Economic Activities Part 3. Spatial Transformation of Core and Periphery 7. Spatial Reorganization of the Core Economies 8. Dynamics of Interdependence: Transformation of the Periphery 9. Agriculture: The Primary Concern 10. Industrialization: The Path to Progress? 11. Services: Going Global? Part 4: Adjusting to the World Economy 12. International and Supranational Institutionalized Integration 13. Reassertion of the Local in the Age of the Global: Regions and Localities Within the World Economy 14. Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of economic geography, considering local, regional, and global economic development over the long historical term and giving emphasis to the globalization of the world economy and its interactions with both developed and developing countries. Includes chapter summaries and section introductions. This third edition takes into account changes in the world economy since 1994, and contains new material on commodity chains, women, tourism, sustainable development, the global office, and the informational economy. Co-published by Wiley. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

'...this book remains thoroughly useful. It presents a wealth of data and introduces a variety of approaches to economic geography.' Political Geography

'There is much to admire in this book, not least the clear erudition and breadth of reading displayed by the authors and the fact that it is consistently well written. This is truly comprehensive book.' Transactions of the IBG

'This book is to be welcomed particularly for its impressive historical perspective on current developments in the world economy.' Environment and Planning A

'... a good, stimulating textbook.' Kevin R Cox, The Ohio State University, USA

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