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Ulrike Schuerkens presents an in-depth exploration of social transformations and developments. Combining an international approach with up-to-date research, the book:Has dedicated chapters on contemporary topicsincluding technology, new media, war and terror, political culture and inequalityIncludes an analysis of societal structures – inequality, globalization, transnationalism Contains learning features including: discussion questions, annotated further reading, chapter summaries, and pointers to online resources to assist with studyTable Of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Social Transformations and Development(s) in a GlobalizedWorldChapter 2: The Sociological and Anthropological Study of Globalization and LocalizationChapter 3: Transformations of Local Socio-economic Practices in a Global WorldChapter 4: Globalization and the Transformation of Social InequalityChapter 5: Transnational Migrations and Social TransformationsChapter 6: Socio-economic Impacts of the Global FinancialcrisisChapter 7: Communication, Media, Technology, and Global Social ChangeChapter 8: Global Social Change and the EnvironmentChapter 9: Conﬂict, Competition, Cooperation, and Global ChangeChapter 10: Globalization and Social Movements: Human Agency and Mobilizations for ChangeChapter 11: Final Remarks:Social Change in a Global WorldReferences