Global Capitalism by Miguel A. Centeno, Joseph N. Cohen - 9780745644509

Global Capitalism\n\nA Sociological Perspective\n\nMiguel A. Centeno (Author), Joseph N. Cohen (Author)\n\n9780745644509, Polity Press\n\nHardback, published 29 January 2010\n\n180 pages\n21.7 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.445 kg\n\n\""Fresh and well-written.\""\nContemporary Sociology\n\n\""Finally here is a book that makes brilliant sense out of globalization's multiple and often contradictory facets. With deep insight and sparkling illustrations, Centeno and Cohen offer a comprehensive overview of how global capitalism works: both its promise and threats. Read it to understand our past, present, and future economic worlds.\""\nViviana A. Zelizer, Princeton University\n\""This book shows the virtues of a historical/sociological interpretation of global capitalism, and as a bonus the writing is graceful and clear. Conflicting viewpoints are judiciously and succinctly evaluated. The extensive references to the literature are unobtrusive and impressive. Putting the current crisis into perspective, wi]