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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Profile Books; 2 edition (13 Jun 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1861974299
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861974297
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.6 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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'Before the current global era it is impossible to imagine that comparable events [like September 11] could have occurred, reflecting as they do our new-found interdependence. The rise of global terrorism, like world-wide networks involving in money-laundering, drug-running and other forums of organised crime, are all parts of the dark side of globalisation.' From the new Preface This book is based on the highly influential BBC Reith lecture series on globalisation delivered in 1999 by Anthony Giddens. Now updated with a new chapter addressing the post-September 11th global landscape, this book remains the intellectual benchmark on how globalisation is reshaping our lives. The changes are explored in five main chapters: * Globalisation * Risk * Tradition * Family * Democracy.


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Anthony Giddens is the Director of the London School of Economics and one of the world's most influential academics. He has pioneered the notion of the Third Way in politics, and has been consulted by political leaders and heads of state from across the world. He has written over 30 books which have been translated into many languages.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to Globalization, 2 Mar 2003
By S. Limbrick (South Wales) - See all my reviews
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Having bought and read a number of books on the subject of 'globalization', I found Anthony Giddens' 'Runaway world' brought the subject to life in simple and most comprehensible terms. Giddens lack of the usual pretentious diction that has become synonymous with Sociology texts, truly enhances the enjoyment and interest in the subject.

The book is made up of a series of lectures on a variety of issues surrounding the impact that globalization has had on everyday ideologies. Runaway World deals with globalization, risk, family, tradition and democracy in a most unpretentious way that makes reading enjoyable and an equally enjoyable learning experience. It is aimed at people who are able to form their own opinions of how globalization is affecting our lives, but at the same time, it doesn't assume that we are all experienced sociologists. This book has been my greatest investment since my globalization studies began and I would reccomend it to anyone who finds the whole concept of globalization a difficult one to master.

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars précis on some of the consequences of globalisation, 20 Feb 2001
By r.o.n@bigpond.com (Perth, West Oz(tralia)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Runaway World: How Globalisation is Shaping Our Lives (Paperback)
Runaway World provides a précis of Giddens' views concerning the impact of globalisation on tradition, family and democracy. Worked into his comments throughout is his interpretation of risk and how this concept has only recently become an element in human decision-making. Giddens argues that risk "unlocks some of the most basic characteristics of the world in which we live" (p.21). I do not think this argument is particularly convincing in the way Giddens historicizes risk (or lack thereof in pre-modern times), nevertheless, it is a useful concept that helps to tie together some fundamental changes in the areas Giddens explores as mentioned above.

I feel that Runaway World has merit in its illustration, with examples, of the changes that can be attributed to globalisation. I do say this advisedly, however, for it is unlikely to satisfy those who are involved in theorising globalisation in any intense way. On the other hand, it does allow those new to globalisation or in need of a quick selection of arguments that illustrate the impacts of globalisation an authoritive source of views. For both types of reader there are some wonderful 'quotables' such as where Giddens says "I would see addiction as frozen autonomy" (p.47). By using the surrounding text this kind of quote can be developed into a whole thesis on the issue.

I would hope that Giddens could expand on some of the themes of this book in the near future: the book is far too short [it is an outgrowth of the 1999 BBC Reith Lectures]. There are certainly interesting threads he draws together but they do need to be approached later with a view to completing the 'tapestry'. Hence the 4-star rating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Run Away...!, 25 Mar 2008
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This book is basically a manuscript of the Reith lectures Giddens did which the BBC covered. The language is simple and easy to read (unusual for a rather cryptic writer such as Giddens). The book covers Giddens' speculations on globalisation, democracy, family, risk and tradition, and how in this current phase of late modernity, these factors have impact on people's sense of self. An interesting and thought-provoking read.
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