| Description |
xvi, 496 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Table of contents for Global shift : transforming the world economy / Peter Dicken. -- -- -- Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the Library of Congress catalog -- Information from electronic data provided by the publisher. May be incomplete or contain other coding. -- -- Preface to the Third Edition1. A New Geo-EconomyI. Patterns of Global ShiftIntroduction: A Brief Historical Perspective2. The Global Economic Map: Trends in Production, Trade, and InvestmentII. Processes of Global ShiftIntroduction: Traditional Explanations and the Need for a New Approach3. "The State is Dead...Long Live the State"4. National Variations in Policy Stance: Examples from Developed and Developing Economies5. Technology: The "Great Growling Engine of Change"6. Transnational Corporations: The Primary "Movers and Shapers" of the Global Economy7. "Webs of Enterprise": Transnational Corporations within Networks of Relationships8. Dynamics of Conflict and Collaboration: "Both Transnational Corporations and States Matter"III. Global Shift: The Picture in Different Sectors Introduction: The Choice of Case-Study Sectors 9. "Fabric-ating Fashion": The Textiles and Clothing Industries10. "Wheels of Change": The Automobile Industry11. "Chips and Screens": The Electronics Industries12. "Making the World Go Round": The Internationalization of ServicesIV. Stresses and Strains of Adjustment to Global ShiftIntroduction: A Summary Perspective13. Making a Living in the Global Economy14. Issues of Global Governance -- Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Industries History 20th century, International economic relations, International business enterprises, Economic policy |
| Notes |
First ed. published in 1986 with the subtitle: Industrial change in a turbulent world. London : Harper & Row, 1986 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Economic policy.
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Industries -- History -- 20th century.
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International business enterprises.
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International economic relations.
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| LC no. |
98009582 |
| ISBN |
1572303034 (paperback: acid-free paper) |
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