A major aspect of globalization is the increased interconnectedness of the world economy. Thanks to transportation and communications technologies, trillions of dollars worth of currencies, goods and services flash across the world each day. Free trade advocates stress that nations, which have embraced global trade policies, have benefited tremendously. However, "fair traders" say that the rules of the global economy are unfair and that only a few benefit, causing an increased gap between rich and poor.
Narratives of Place, Belonging and Language: An Intercultural Perspective (Language and Globalization)Examining identity in relation to globalization and migration, this book uses narratives and memoirs from contemporary authors who have lived "in-between" two or more languages. It explores the human desire to find one's "own place" in new cultural contexts, and looks at the role of language in shaping a sense of belonging in society.
Essentials of Globalization is a highly useful compact edition of the author's full-scale textbook, Globalization: A Basic Text. The Essentials is written in a style accessible to undergraduates, and draws on both academic and popular sources in its explanations.
Leading scholars in the field examine the role played by the English language in contemporary Japanese society. Their various chapters cover the nature, status, and function of English in Japan, focusing on the ways in which globalization is influencing language practices in the country.
Seeing the Elephant - Understanding Globalization from Trunk to Tail
Thanks to globalization, more countries depend on each other for trade, capital, and ideas than ever before. Yet politically, these countries are drifting further apart. In Seeing the Elephant, author and emerging markets expert Peter Marber describes how increasing economic integration and the rise of new actors is drastically altering the geopolitical landscape, and offers insights on how the US can maintain a leading role in the 21st century and beyond.
