Globalization

Globalization—a growing interdependence of the world's economies and populations—affects every aspect of life as we know it, including what we eat, how we work, and how we identify ourselves. The books in this collection explore globalization through various lenses, investigating the economic, social, and ecological impact of the direction the world is headed.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

by Yuval Noah Harari

Publication year 2018

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Globalization, Community

Tags Science & Nature, Sociology, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Politics & Government

21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018) is historian, philosopher, and acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari’s in-depth look at the current global affairs and the immediate future of humankind. To Harari, the merging of biotechnology and artificial intelligence potentially represents the end of history with some humans becoming godlike. Despite the ramification of this situation on all of humanity, most people are distracted by irrelevant information and do not realize the debate that is occurring... Read 21 Lessons for the 21st Century Summary

A History of the World in 6 Glasses

by Tom Standage

Publication year 2005

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Globalization

Tags World History, Education, Education, Science & Nature, Food

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage traces the emergence of six different beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola—and the roles they played in human history and culture. In doing so, Standage offers a sweeping overview of human history, ranging from the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia to contemporary America that emphasizes the continuities in our approach to drinks and drinking, as well as the changes and discoveries they are associated... Read A History of the World in 6 Glasses Summary

A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things

by Raj Patel

Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Economics, Environment, Femininity, Race, Social Class, Colonialism, Globalization, Nation, Politics & Government, Power & Greed, Community

Tags Business & Economics, World History, Politics & Government, Social Justice, Education, Education, Science & Nature

A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet (2017) is a nonfiction book written by Raj Patel, a political economist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, also known for Stuffed and Starved (2007), and Jason W. Moore, an environmental historian and associate professor at Binghamton University. The authors’ expertise in political economy and environmental history provides a unique perspective on... Read A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things Summary

All the Glimmering Stars

by Mark Sullivan

Publication year 2024

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Forgiveness, Guilt, Hope, Joy, Loneliness, Love, Memory, Shame & Pride, Mental Health, Coming of Age, Future, The Past, Food, Place, Family, Friendship, Teamwork, Self Discovery, Colonialism, Community, Globalization, Nation, War, Fate, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies, Wins & Losses

Tags Historical Fiction

... Read All the Glimmering Stars Summary

American History

by Alan Brinkley

Publication year 1971

Genre Reference/Text Book, Nonfiction

Themes War, Colonialism, Social Class, Economics, Community, Education, Immigration, Globalization, Nation, Politics & Government

Tags Education, Education, World History, US History

... Read American History Summary

An Inconvenient Truth

by Al Gore

Publication year 2006

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Globalization, Safety & Danger, Environment

Tags Science & Nature, Climate Change, World History, Politics & Government

An Inconvenient Truth is a 2006 nonfiction book released in conjunction with the documentary film of the same name. This book, by former vice-president Al Gore, presents scientific information about global climate change. He intersperses this information with personal anecdotes that outline the more human and social dimensions of the issue.An Inconvenient Truth begins with an introduction to the basic science of global warming and the greenhouse gases that cause it. The first forty pages... Read An Inconvenient Truth Summary

Are Prisons Obsolete?

by Angela Y. Davis

Publication year 2003

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Social Class, Community, Globalization, Economics, Education, Politics & Government, Justice, Equality, Literature, Power & Greed

Tags Politics & Government, Race & Racism, Social Justice, US History, Sociology, Gender & Feminism, World History, Philosophy, Philosophy

... Read Are Prisons Obsolete? Summary

A Supermarket in California

by Allen Ginsberg

Publication year 1956

Genre Poem, Fiction

Themes Nation, Sexual Identity, Globalization, Politics & Government, Literature, Nostalgia

Tags Lyric Poem, Love & Sexuality, Arts & Culture, The Beat Generation, LGBTQ+, Classic Fiction

“A Supermarket in California” is a prose poem by the American poet Allen Ginsberg. Written in 1955, it appears alongside Ginsberg’s most well-known work, “Howl,” in his book Howl and Other Poems. Published November 1, 1956 by Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s City Lights Books as part of their Pocket Poets Series, Howl and Other Poems was subject to an obscenity trial in 1957 due to its use of sexually explicit language. The trial eventually ruled in the... Read A Supermarket in California Summary

A World In Disarray

by Richard Haass

Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Order & Chaos, Politics & Government, Globalization

Tags Politics & Government, World History, Education, Education, Military & War, American Literature, Business & Economics

A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order is a nonfiction book by Richard Haass, published in 2017, that deals with foreign relations from an American perspective. Haass is a longtime diplomat who served several administrations from the 1980s to the 2000s. He was a special assistant to President George H. W. Bush, and as an official in the State Department, he was a close advisor to Colin Powell... Read A World In Disarray Summary

Babylon's Ashes

by James S. A. Corey

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Space, Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Hate & Anger, Hope, Revenge, Death, Future, Appearance & Reality, Environment, Objects & Materials, Place, Family, Friendship, Teamwork, Self Discovery, Social Class, Colonialism, Community, Economics, Globalization, Nation, Politics & Government, War, Fate, Good & Evil, Justice, Literature, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Religion & Spirituality, Safety & Danger, Science & Technology, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies, Wins & Losses

Tags Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure

... Read Babylon's Ashes Summary

Bananas, Beaches And Bases

by Cynthia Enloe

Publication year 1990

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Perseverance, Hope, Femininity, Gender Identity, Masculinity, Family, Social Class, Community, Education, Globalization, Immigration, Nation, Politics & Government, Equality, Justice, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt, Truth & Lies, Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Tags Women`s Studies, Education, Education, Gender & Feminism, Sociology, World History, Social Justice, Politics & Government

... Read Bananas, Beaches And Bases Summary

Becoming Supernatural

by Joe Dispenza

Publication year 2017

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Mental Health, Self Discovery, Globalization, Order & Chaos, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Technology

Tags Science & Nature, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Health, Religion & Spirituality

... Read Becoming Supernatural Summary

Beyond Culture

by Edward T. Hall

Publication year 1976

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Race, Future, Globalization, Community

Tags Anthropology, Arts & Culture, Sociology, Anthropology, Science & Nature, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy

... Read Beyond Culture Summary

Blood Money

by Peter Schweizer

Publication year 2011

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Economics, Globalization, Nation, Politics & Government, Science & Technology

Tags Politics & Government, Horror & Suspense, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Business & Economics, Action & Adventure

... Read Blood Money Summary