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008			100909s2011 nyuab b 001 0 eng
010			_a2010038275
020			_a9781609180065 (pbk. : alk. paper)
020			_a9781412929554
040			_aDLC _cDLC _dYDX _dBTCTA _dYDXCP _dCDX
082			_222 _a338.09
100	1		_aDicken, Peter
245	1	0	_aGlobal shift : _bmapping the changing contours of the world economy / _cby Peter Dicken
250			_a5th ed
260			_aLondon : _bSAGE Publications Ltd , _cc2007
300			_axxiv, 599 p. : _bill., maps ; _c24 cm
520			_aWidely 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.
650		0	_aIndustries _xHistory _y20th century
650		0	_aInternational economic relations
650		0	_aInternational business enterprises
650		0	_aEconomic policy
650		0	_aGlobalization _xEconomic aspects
650		0	_aTechnological innovations _xEconomic aspects
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