Runaway World

'This little book is full of insights about who we are and where we are going. ' - Financial Times The most accessible book yet by one of the most influential thinkers of our time Runaway World evaluates the ever-increasing impact of globalization today. Extending his arguments beyond the merely economic Giddens shows how our growing interdependence directly affects our everyday lives. Neither a cheerleading endorsement of emerging markets nor a fearful rant on the growth of terrorism or loss of American jobs this is a book about a world that grows smaller every day and how those changes are affecting our culture our traditions our families and our politics. Identifying globalization as a true cultural force this eloquent and important volume is the starting point for anyone concerned about our increasingly interconnected world. . Language: English