This book discusses eight dimensions of globalization world order,
culture, the state, information technology, economics, production,
development, and Bretton Woods Institutions from the perspective of
four diverse sociological paradigms: functionalist, interpretive,
radical humanist, and radical structuralist. This multi-perspective
approach forces readers to abandon their preconcieved assumptions
and allows them the opportunity to view globalization through new
eyes. Kavous Ardalan argues that social theory can usefully be
conceived in terms of these four key paradigms because each one is
founded upon different assumptions about the nature of social
science and each one generates useful theories, concepts, and
analytical tools. This method facilitates distancing from one's
favored paradigm and appreciating other available approaches to
better understand social phenomena. The knowledge of paradigms
increases awareness of the boundaries and limitations of each
individual paradigm. While most books on the topic focus on
particular aspects of globalization from specific viewpoints, this
fair and unbiased volume provides readers with a balanced
understanding of globalization.
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