Global Sociology

Introduction.- PART ONE: INTERPRETATIONS.- The Making of Global Sociology.- Thinking Globally.- Modernity and the Evolution of World Society.- Work, Production and Finance.- Political Sociology: Changing Nation-States.- PART TWO: DIVISIONS.- Global Inequalities: The Victims.- Class, Income and Wealth.- Gender and Sexualities.- Race, Ethnicity and Intersectionality.- Corporate Power and Social Responsibility.- Crime, Terrorism and Violence.- PART THREE: EXPERIENCES.- Population and Migration.- Globalization, Families and Social Change.- Consuming Culture.- Lifestyle and Leisure.- Media and the Digital Age.- Global Religions.- Urban Life.- PART FOUR: DYNAMICS AND CHALLENGES.- Global Civil Society and Political Activism.- Towards an Environmentally Safe World.- Identities and Belonging.- Conclusion: Global Uncertainties and Ways Forward.

ROBIN COHEN is Professorial Fellow at the Department of International Development, University of Oxford, UK.

PAUL KENNEDY is Reader in Sociology and Global Studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

MAUD PERRIER is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bristol, UK.

'Just think for a moment about the 'global events' that are changing the world: 9/11, the financial crisis, climate change, Fukushima, the Arab Spring.They all came by total surprise, which means that they are beyond our normal sociological categories and global in their scope and implications. That's the reason why students and professors of sociology more than ever need the information in and inspiration from Global Sociology.' - Ulrich Beck, University of Munich, Germany'From the slums of Brazil to the internet cafes of Iran, this book guides the reader through the complex, turbulent but endlessly fascinating terrain of a globalizing world. Elegantly written, rich in examples, very up to date and astonishingly comprehensive, it is the best possible introduction to the social scientific study of globalization.' - David Inglis, University of Aberdeen, UK 'This remarkably comprehensive textbook makes a convincing case for the study of sociology from a global perspective. Showing that globalization is indeed a powerful force in the contemporary world, the authors incorporate concrete global issues in their accessible presentation of changing social relations.' - Manfred B. Steger, RMIT University, Australia, and University of Hawai'i-Manoa, USA 'This new edition is an outstanding update of what I believe to be the best textbook for introducing undergraduates to global sociology. With a rich array of new examples, clear definitions of concepts and crisp theoretical summaries, it offers students a vision for participating as engaged citizens in a diverse, interdependent and sustainable world.' -Paul Lubeck, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA 'What particularly impressed me were the deep connections the authors have made between 'everyday' sociology and global sociology: the discipline has needed this for a while.' - Shawn McEntee, Salisbury University, USA 'Having taught global sociology for many years now, I was impressed and invigorated by their approach.' -