Globalization: A Very Short Introduction
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Globalization: A Very Short Introduction is a concise Oxford University Press book that explains the key concepts, history, and debates surrounding economic, cultural, and political globalization for a general audience.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Globalization: A Very Short Introduction Context triple: [Very Short Introductions, notableVolumeExample, Globalization: A Very Short Introduction]
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A.
Globalization and Its Discontents
Globalization and Its Discontents is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critically examines how international financial institutions and neoliberal policies have shaped globalization, often to the detriment of developing countries.
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B.
In Defense of Globalization
In Defense of Globalization is an influential book by economist Jagdish Bhagwati that argues globalization, when properly managed, can significantly promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and advance social welfare worldwide.
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C.
Making Globalization Work
Making Globalization Work is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the failures of contemporary globalization and proposes reforms to make it more equitable and sustainable for developing and developed countries alike.
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D.
The Collapse of Globalism and the Reinvention of the World
The Collapse of Globalism and the Reinvention of the World is a non-fiction book by Canadian philosopher John Ralston Saul that critiques economic globalization and explores emerging alternatives for organizing political and social life.
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E.
The West and the Rest
The West and the Rest is a political and cultural critique by philosopher Roger Scruton examining the historical development, values, and global impact of Western civilization in contrast to non-Western societies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Globalization: A Very Short Introduction Target entity description: Globalization: A Very Short Introduction is a concise Oxford University Press book that explains the key concepts, history, and debates surrounding economic, cultural, and political globalization for a general audience.
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A.
Globalization and Its Discontents
Globalization and Its Discontents is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critically examines how international financial institutions and neoliberal policies have shaped globalization, often to the detriment of developing countries.
-
B.
In Defense of Globalization
In Defense of Globalization is an influential book by economist Jagdish Bhagwati that argues globalization, when properly managed, can significantly promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and advance social welfare worldwide.
-
C.
Making Globalization Work
Making Globalization Work is an influential book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that analyzes the failures of contemporary globalization and proposes reforms to make it more equitable and sustainable for developing and developed countries alike.
-
D.
The Collapse of Globalism and the Reinvention of the World
The Collapse of Globalism and the Reinvention of the World is a non-fiction book by Canadian philosopher John Ralston Saul that critiques economic globalization and explores emerging alternatives for organizing political and social life.
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E.
The West and the Rest
The West and the Rest is a political and cultural critique by philosopher Roger Scruton examining the historical development, values, and global impact of Western civilization in contrast to non-Western societies.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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introductory text ⓘ |
| aim |
to explain key concepts of globalization
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to provide historical context for globalization ⓘ to summarize major debates about globalization ⓘ |
| belongsToCategory |
Oxford University Press books
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Very Short Introductions series books NERFINISHED ⓘ books about globalization ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| coversAspect |
cultural aspects of globalization
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economic aspects of globalization ⓘ environmental aspects of globalization ⓘ political aspects of globalization ⓘ social aspects of globalization ⓘ |
| educationalLevel |
general education
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undergraduate ⓘ |
| format |
ebook
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paperback ⓘ |
| genre |
academic literature
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popular scholarship ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | multidisciplinary ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
course supplement
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self-study ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| series | Very Short Introductions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
anti-globalization movement
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cultural globalization ⓘ debates on globalization ⓘ economic globalization ⓘ global culture ⓘ global economy ⓘ global governance ⓘ global inequality ⓘ globalization ⓘ history of globalization ⓘ political globalization ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general audience
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students ⓘ |
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Very Short Introductions