Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism FROM THE PUBLISHER
The third edition of Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism provides the reader with the anthropological, economic, and historical framework to understand the origins of global problems, why globalization and the global expansion of the culture of capitalism have generated protest and resistance, and the steps necessary to solve global problems. Up-to-date information throughout the text helps students maintain a current view of the rapidity of global change. As one reviewer writes, "In today's world of global cultures the key to solving the problems of the future depends on understanding the cultures of today. Robbins' book spells this out in clear and easy-to-read prose. It is the one book that every college student should be required to read."
SYNOPSIS
Robbins' (State U. of New York at Plattsburgh) textbook explores how and why capitalist culture developed, the reasons why some groups resisted and continue to resist its developments, and the steps necessary to solve global problems. The latest edition has been updated throughout to help students gain a current view of the rapidity of global change. It features new material on terrorism and on slavery in the global economy, and expanded discussion on ethnic conflict and genocide, the role and meaning of money, and privatization of the military. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
A text for a college course on global problems, focusing on those that students will have been exposed to from mass media. Incorporates the study of the biases that privileged students usually bring to the subject without realizing it, biases that would be strongly reinforced by the media coverage. Illustrated with exceptionally high quality black-and-white photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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