Global Complexity by John Urry

Global Complexity by John Urry

Global Complexity is a path-breaking book, which examines how the ideas of chaos and complexity can help us to analyse global processes. Urry argues that there are major advantages in thinking about global processes in this way.

'Urry offers a rewarding look at the ways in which complexity theory can be applied to the theorization of globalizationIt brings together a large number of different foci and teases out their interconnections. The author's willingness to corral such a large array of topics comprises the key strength of this volume...this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in a new direction on the sociology, political science, geography, or economics of globalization.'

Steven M. Manson, University of Minnesota, Progress in Human Geography

"This is a fascinating analysis of the non-linear relationships underlying global complexity. By carefully using the metaphors, concepts and models of complexity theory, Urry avoids the trap of oversimplification and shows us many insights that are likely to stimulate and shape future research in this largely unexplored field."

Fritjof Capra, author of The Web of Life and The Hidden Connections

"John Urry provides a remarkably fluent account of the complexities of the fluid world in which we now find ourselves. And in the process of understanding the world as process, he lays down a challenge to all social scientists to rework their traditional intellectual boundaries. Inspiring."

Nigel Thrift, Bristol University

"This is a short book with a large and compelling agenda ... [it] paints a unique picture of the current state of the world."

American Journal of Sociology

John Urry (1946-2016) was Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Lancaster University

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ISBN 13	9780745628189
ISBN 10	0745628184
Title	Global Complexity
Author	John Urry
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2002-11-25
Number of pages	184
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