Global Political Economy

Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today''s world economy, this seventh edition equips students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of the global political economy. Illustrating the breadth of the subject, the authors show how the national and the international interact, while also placing an emphasis on the historical evolution of the world economy in order to appreciate the nuances of today''s economy structures. It gives students a firm grounding in both traditional and critical theories of global political economy.Tracing the global economy from its early origins through each phase of a shifting world order, the book takes a non-Eurocentric approach, covering both traditional elements of the global economy (such as trade and finance) while also addressing important contemporary areas of concern, including social inequality, cryptocurrencies, populism and protectionism.Reflecting the latest empirical and scholarly developments, this new edition offers:-A new chapter on race in the global economy, in dialogue with the growing body of postcolonial literature in the field-A new chapter on health and the global economy, examining the interactions between the economy and health, and discussing the ongoing implications of COVID-19 -Analysis of key contemporary challenges including sustainable development, environmental concerns and security issues-Extensive companion website resources for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, mock essay questions and examples, flashcards and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides.This authoritative and accessible guide to the global political economy is the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, taking politics, international relations, and related degrees.>

Auteur
Robert O'Brien is Professor of Political Science at McMaster University, Canada. Marc Williams is Professor of International Relations, at The University of New South Wales, Australia.

Texte du rabat
"This seventh edition offers an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, and considers traditional and critical theories of global political economy. Tracing the global economy from its early origins through each phase of a shifting world order, the book takes a non-Eurocentric approach, covering both traditional elements of the global economy (such as trade and finance) while also addressing important contemporary areas of concern, including social inequality, cryptocurrencies, populism and protectionism. Reflecting the latest empirical and scholarly developments, this new edition offers new chapters on race and health, along with an extensive companion website"--

Contenu

Introduction
Part 1: Theoretical Perspectives
Chapter 1: Theories
Chapter 2: Methods
Part 2: Evolution
Chapter 3: Forging a World Economy, 1400-1800
Chapter 4: Industry, Empire and War, 1800-1945
Chapter 5: Growing a World Economy, 1945-2022
Part 3: Production and Exchange
Chapter 6: International Trade
Chapter 7: Transnational Production
Chapter 8: Global Finance
Chapter 9: International Money
Part 4: Social Structures
Chapter10: Labour
Chapter 11: Gender
Chapter 12: Race
Part 5: Contemporary Challenges
Chapter 13: Economic Development
Chapter 14: Global Environmental Change
Chapter 15: Knowledge
Chapter 16: Health
Chapter 17: Security
Chapter 18: Conclusion: Governing the Global Political Economy
Bibliography
Index