San Antonio College Library

"Authors Pomeranz and Topik offer unique and entertaining historical perspectives on the world economy, showing that much of twentieth-century "globalization" goes back centuries." "Easily accessible to the general reader, these articles by two well-respected historians nonetheless touch on complex historical and contemporary issues. They are grouped in thematic chapters, each with an introduction drawing out some of the deeper implications for understanding...

"This book provides a comprehensive survey of the nature of the relationship between the western countries and the Third World, and the debate over its effects, during the twentieth century. It matches development theory with wide-ranging evidence on the consequences of global integration." "The book offers a stimulating introduction for all students of the economic and political relationship between the West and the Third World in the modern era."--Jacket....