This provocative and important text offers a new way of thinking about sovereignty, both past and present. Distinguished geographer John Agnew boldly challenges the widely popular story that state sovereignty is in worldwide eclipse in the face of the overwhelming processes of globalization. In challenging this perception, Agnew first traces the ways in which it has become commonplace. He then develops a new way of thinking about the geography of effective sovereign… More >>
Globalization & Sovereignty clearly explains the interconnections between these two broad concepts in such a way that they reader is able to retain concrete and definite details and gain a better understanding of what is actually happening in the world today with regard to sovereignty. Key examples of immigration and currencies help make this book timely and relevant.
My hope is that this book gets the coverage it deserves. It stands out from other books relating to globalization and international relations in that it is extremely well-written and easy to understand.
Rating: 5 / 5