Sociology of the Global System by Leslie Sklair
An updated version of Sklair's overview of what the global system is and how it works through an analysis of transnational practices - economic, political and culture-ideological. The second edition takes into account recent political changes in Eastern Europe and includes more on global environmental change, the transnational capitalist class and postmodernism.Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the London School of Economics, Leslie Sklair He worked for two years in a cotton mill outside of Glasgow before attending university to study sociology and philosophy. Each of these events sparked a lifelong fascination with how capitalism works for different groups of people. His long-standing interest in architecture and cities, in particular, increased his understanding of the built environment's ability to shape our lives.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780134329642 |
| ISBN 10 | 0134329643 |
| Title | Sociology of the Global System |
| Author | Leslie Sklair |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 1995-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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