Social Changes in a Global World / Edition 1

Social Changes in a Global World / Edition 1

by Ulrike Schuerkens
ISBN-10:
1473930227
ISBN-13:
9781473930223
Pub. Date:
06/22/2017
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
ISBN-10:
1473930227
ISBN-13:
9781473930223
Pub. Date:
06/22/2017
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Social Changes in a Global World / Edition 1

Social Changes in a Global World / Edition 1

by Ulrike Schuerkens
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Overview

Renowned author Ulrike Schuerkens presents an in-depth exploration of social transformations and developments. Combining an international approach with up-to-date research, the book:


• Has dedicated chapters on contemporary topics including technology, new media, war and terror, political culture and inequality
• Includes an analysis of societal structures – inequality, globalization, transnationalism
• Contains learning features including: discussion questions, annotated further reading, chapter summaries, and pointers to online resources to assist with study

A must buy for students taking modules in social change, social inequality, social theory, and globalization.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473930223
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 06/22/2017
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ulrike Schuerkens is Professor of Sociology and Social and Cultural Anthropology at Université Rennes 2.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Social Transformations and Development(s) in a Globalized World
Chapter 2: The Sociological and Anthropological Study of Globalization and Localization
Chapter 3: Transformations of Local Socio-economic Practices in a Global World
Chapter 4: Globalization and the Transformation of Social Inequality
Chapter 5: Transnational Migrations and Social Transformations
Chapter 6: Socio-economic Impacts of the Global Financial crisis
Chapter 7: Communication, Media, Technology, and Global Social Change
Chapter 8: Global Social Change and the Environment
Chapter 9: Conflict, Competition, Cooperation, and Global Change
Chapter 10: Globalization and Social Movements: Human Agency and Mobilizations for Change
Chapter 11: Final Remarks: Social Change in a Global World
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