Globalization

Twenty-four previously published articles and excerpts are presented in sections on forms, origins, and causes; political dimensions and implications; economic and financial impacts; history, culture, and civilization; and the future of globalization. Among the sources: Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Sociological Review, Journal of Policy Modeling, International Organization, and International Political Science Review, among others. Deese (Boston College) is editor of this volume as well as the series titled "The Library of Essays in International Relations." He provides an introductory essay in which he defines globalization as both a process and an outcome; articulates what globalization is not, given that it has been blamed for all sorts of "unassociated failures and problems;" and points out that "globalization creates new political opportunities, but even more it complicates and defies conventional forms of politics and governing." The anthology is indexed by name (but not subject). Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

David Deese is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, Boston College, USA.