The Geography of the World Economy

By Paul Knox, John Agnew, Linda McCarthy

Book Overview

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth introduction to the globalization of the world economy and discusses local, regional, national, and global economic development over the course of history. It provides the basis for understanding the internal and external economic interactions of both industrialized and developing countries. Illustrated throughout, this new edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of recent, substantial changes in the world economy. It is ideal for first and second year undergraduate courses in Economic Geography and International Relations.

Features of the Fourth Edition
BLExtends the coverage of world cities, labor markets, the global office, women in development, tourism, and sustainable development
BLIncludes new material on the:
--Information economy and the Digital Divide
--International financial system and the Asian and Russian financial crises
--Economic implications of HIV/AIDS in Africa
--Implications of genetically modified foods on agriculture and trade

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340807121
• ISBN13: 9780340807125
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.6" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Good coverage but too many definitions in the first two chapters

This is one of the best textbooks I have seen on the growth of the world economy. It has historic depth and covers all parts of the world not just the US and Europe as do so many others. It also isn't obsessed with multinational corporations as if they were the only story about the evolution of the world economy. There are lots of interesting maps and boxes that even students who have only just graduated from the "painting by numbers" class can understand. The box on how Barbie is made and marketed is a gem. The only problem I have with the book, beyond the fact that by now some of the data are yesterday's news, is that too many definitions of key terms are crammed into the first two chapters. Put them in a glossary at the end!!! Not all students have trouble turning to the back of the book.