TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dicken,Peter
TI  - Global shift: mapping the changing contours of the world economy 
SN  - 9781609180065 (pbk. : alk. paper)
U1  - 338.09 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - London
PB  - SAGE Publications Ltd
KW  - Industries
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - International economic relations
KW  - International business enterprises
KW  - Economic policy
KW  - Globalization
KW  - Economic aspects
KW  - Technological innovations
N2  - Widely adopted throughout the world, this definitive text comprehensively examines how the global economy works and its effects on people and places. Peter Dicken provides a balanced yet critical analysis of globalization processes and debates. The text synthesizes a wealth of data on production, distribution, consumption, and innovation, including detailed case studies of key global industries. Students learn how the global economic map is being shaped and reshaped by dynamic interactions among transnational corporations, states, consumers, labor, and civil society organizations. Useful features include nearly 250 quick-reference figures and tables. The companion website offers PowerPoint slides of the figures and tables, additional case studies and questions, annotated Web links, and more.
ER  -