Global Sociology: Second Edition

Dr. Paul Kennedy is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

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An introductory text balancing sociological theory and concepts with arguments and examples drawn from around the world. There is a strong focus on contemporary issues and the dynamics of social change, with material on the evolution of global society and debates surrounding its social, cultural, political, and economic structuring. Some topics of discussion are tourism, migration, famine, the rise of Asia, the social responsibility of transnational corporations, and the emergence of the feminist and green movements. Cohen teaches sociology at the University of Warwick. Kennedy teaches sociology at the Manchester Metropolitan University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Robin Cohen is Professor of Sociology and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization, University of Warwick.

Paul Kennedy is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Manchester Metropolitan University.