Globalization, Progress and Exploitation

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Peter N. Stearns
DOI: 10.4324/9781003726555-19
Cited by: 0

Abstract

The industrial revolution effectively generated the modern version of globalization. In turn, globalization, particularly since the mid-twentieth century, has reshaped the industrial experience in many ways.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Political Economy and Marxism Historical Economic and Social Studies World Systems and Global Transformations

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
230–245
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter