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Book SynopsisMany authors who discuss the idea of globalization see it as continuing pre--established paths of development of modern societies. Post--modernist writers, by contrast, have lost sight of the importance of historical narrative altogether. Martin Albrow argues that neither group is able to recognize the new era which stares us in the face.
Trade Review'This book deserves particular attention. Martin Albrow's interdisciplinary account of contemporary social change offers provocative insight into the conditions of modernity, globality and the relationships between them. He is sweeping epochal history with profundity. The book is also a joy to read: erudition is presented with engaging eloquence and exemplary lucidity, exceptionally innovative, if your library reserves but a small shelf for works on globalization, this book should be on it.'
International Affairs 'Thoughtful, historically well-informed, clearly and indeed elegantly written, this is the book that everyone should read.' Political Studies
'Albrow's thesis is a very interesting one.' Millennium
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
1. Resuming the History of Epochs.
2. The Construction of Nation-State Society.
3. The Decay of the Modern Project.
4. Globalization: Theorizing the Transition.
5. Historical Narrative for the New Age.
6. Configurations of the Global Age: Systems.
7. Configurations of the Global Age: People.
8. The Future State and Society.
9. The Global Age Hypothesis.
Notes.
References.
Index.
