Michael Jordan and the New Global Capitalism (Paperback, New Edition)

Walter LaFeber's timely analysis looks at the ways that triumphant capitalism, coupled with high-tech telecommunications, is conquering the nations of the world, one mind—one pair of feet—at a time.

With Michael Jordan and the New Global Capitalism, Walter LaFeber has written a biography, a social history, and a far-ranging economic critique. From basketball prodigy to international phenomenon to seductive commercial ideal, Michael Jordan is the supreme example of how American corporations have used technology in a brave, massively wired new world to sell their products in every corner of the globe. LaFeber's examination of Nike and its particular dominion over the global marketplace is often scathing, while his fascinating mini-biography of Michael Jordan and the commercial history of basketball reveal much about American society.

For this new paperback edition, LaFeber has added a chapter on globalization in a changed world, after mass protests and since September 11.

"Bold, riveting....Brilliantly illuminates how hyper-US capitalism has spread its financial wings around the globe."—Douglas Brinkley

"LaFeber brings an impressive intellect to bear on his subject."—Barbara Rudolph, Chicago Tribune

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2002
First published:	September 2002
Authors:	Walter Lafeber
Dimensions:	211 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	222
Edition:	New Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-32369-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic systems > General Books > Biography > Sport
LSN:	0-393-32369-2
Barcode:	9780393323696

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