ABSTRACT

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and political geography provide a basis for understanding the interactions within and among the developed and developing countries of the world. Illustrated in color throughout, this new edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of recent significant changes in the world economy.

A new companion website also accompanies the book, with additional resources for each chapter including multiple choice and short essay questions and links to relevant websites. Figures and tables are also available for download located at www.routledge.com/cw/knox

The text is signposted throughout with an glossary of key terms, and is richly illustrated with full-color maps, diagrams and illustrations. It is ideal for upper level university undergraduates and for post-graduates in a variety of specializations including geography, economics, political science, international relations and global studies.

part |92 pages

Economic patterns and the search for explanation

part |83 pages

Rise of the core economies

part |173 pages

Spatial transformation of core and periphery

chapter |32 pages

Dynamics of interdependence

Transformation of the periphery

chapter |29 pages

Agriculture

The primary concern?

chapter |39 pages

Industrialization

The path to progress?

chapter |37 pages

Services

Going global?

part |51 pages

Adjusting to the world economy

chapter |19 pages

Reassertion of the local in the age of the global

Regions and localities within the world economy

chapter |4 pages

Conclusion