World Economy, The: Resources, Location, Trade and Development, 5/E
Frederick P Stutz
Barney Warf

ISBN-10: 0132436892
ISBN-13: 9780132436892

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Cloth; 544 pp
Published: 12/05/2006

Suggested retail price: $121.00
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Appropriate for undergraduate courses in Economic Geography, International Trade, International Business, International Marketing, and International Development.

 

This comprehensive and up-to-date volume covers contemporary topics — and perspectives. This text provides a sound theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the global economy in an era of shifting borders, restructuring economies, and regional realignments. The authors combine economic theory with geography in addressing critical problems of growth, distribution, and development, and explain their impact on international business. Recent geopolitical changes are vividly portrayed in a series of superb full color maps and striking photographs. Real-world examples make abstract concepts understandable.

• Historical treatment of capitalism - Includes the origins and the processes by which capitalism is expanded over the world. The treatment helps students situate contemporary issues in the long-term context in which the global economy developed, and “denaturalize” capitalism, showing it to be one of many possible socio-economic systems.

 

• Introduction to contemporary theoretical issues, including political economy.

 

• Extensive treatment of service economy — Acknowledges that services are by far the largest category of economic activity in the world today, and any introductory book must include explanations of their growth and impacts.

 

• In-depth analysis of globalization and international trade and investment.

 

• Real World examples throughout - Recent geopolitical changes are vividly portrayed in a series of superb full color maps and striking photographs.

  • Completely updated throughout to reflect the latest statistical data
  • New chapter (11) on Consumption
  • New instructor’s supplements package
    • Art, tables and images available for download
    • Test Item File available for download
    • Prepared PPT slide presentation for each chapter available for download
  • Content on political economy has been expanded and updated

1. Introduction

 

2. The Historical Development of Capitalism

 

3. Population

 

4. Resources and Environment

 

5. Theoretical Considerations

 

6. Agriculture

 

7. Manufacturing

 

8. Services

 

9. Transportation and Communications

 

10. Cities and Urban Economies

 

11. Consumption

 

12. International Trade and Investment

 

13. International Trade Patterns

 

14. Development and Underdevelopment in the Developing World

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