Global political economy : evolution and dynamics / Robert O'Brien and Marc Williams
Autor: O'Brien, Robert Co-autor: (Autor) Williams, Marc Edição: 6th ed Publicação: London : Red Globe Press, 2020 Descrição física: XVII, 424 p. : il. ; 26 cmISBN: 9781352009507Notas de conteúdo: Sumário: I. Theoretical perspectives, p. 3 1. Theories of Global Political Economy, p. 5 2. International Political Economy and Its Methods, p. 23 II. Evolution, p. 43 3. Forging a World Economy: 1400-1800, p. 45 4. Industry, Empire and War: 1800-1945, p. 72 5. Growing a Global Economy: 1945-2019, p. 99 III. Dynamics, p. 117 6. International Trade, p. 119 7. Transnational Production, p. 148 8. The Global Financial System, p. 174 9. Global Division of Labour, p. 210 10. Gender, p. 236 11. Economic Development, p. 260 12. Global Environmental Change, p. 288 13. Knowledge, p. 315 14. Security, p. 339 15. Conclusion: Governing the Global Political Economy, p. 363 Resumo: Resumo: Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today’s world economy, the extensively revised sixth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to lead the way in equipping students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of Global Political Economy. Illustrating the breadth of the subject, the book’s authors – both highly regarded experts in the field – show how the national and international interact, while also placing an emphasis on the historical evolution of the world economy in order to appreciate the nuances of today’s economic structures. The global economy is traced from the Industrial Revolution through each phase of a shifting world order to the modern day. Then follows an engaging exploration of the dynamics of today’s economy, including: trade, production, finance, labour, gender, development, the environment, security and governance. This takes into account the latest developments in the global economy, from automation and the challenges posed to the labour force, to artificial intelligence and the increasing complex, global supply chains of modern transnational firms. This is the most authoritative and accessible textbook on global political economy, making it the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, on Politics, International Relations and related degrees..Assunto(s): Economia global | Relações económicas | Relações internacionais | Comércio internacional | Finanças internacionais | História económica| Tipo de documento | Localização | Cota | Estado | Data de devolução | Código de barras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monografia Geral | Biblioteca do ISCTE-IUL | E.151 OBR*Glo | Disponível | 01000116530 |
Sumário:
I. Theoretical perspectives, p. 3
1. Theories of Global Political Economy, p. 5
2. International Political Economy and Its Methods, p. 23
II. Evolution, p. 43
3. Forging a World Economy: 1400-1800, p. 45
4. Industry, Empire and War: 1800-1945, p. 72
5. Growing a Global Economy: 1945-2019, p. 99
III. Dynamics, p. 117
6. International Trade, p. 119
7. Transnational Production, p. 148
8. The Global Financial System, p. 174
9. Global Division of Labour, p. 210
10. Gender, p. 236
11. Economic Development, p. 260
12. Global Environmental Change, p. 288
13. Knowledge, p. 315
14. Security, p. 339
15. Conclusion: Governing the Global Political Economy, p. 363
Resumo:
Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today’s world economy, the extensively revised sixth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to lead the way in equipping students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of Global Political Economy. Illustrating the breadth of the subject, the book’s authors – both highly regarded experts in the field – show how the national and international interact, while also placing an emphasis on the historical evolution of the world economy in order to appreciate the nuances of today’s economic structures. The global economy is traced from the Industrial Revolution through each phase of a shifting world order to the modern day. Then follows an engaging exploration of the dynamics of today’s economy, including: trade, production, finance, labour, gender, development, the environment, security and governance. This takes into account the latest developments in the global economy, from automation and the challenges posed to the labour force, to artificial intelligence and the increasing complex, global supply chains of modern transnational firms.
This is the most authoritative and accessible textbook on global political economy, making it the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, on Politics, International Relations and related degrees.
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