globalization

Identifies patterns in the twentieth century regarding American peace, war, prosperity, and economic depression, and predicts America's course in the twenty-first, examining the future of both capitalism and the U.S.'s role in world politics.

Describes how the chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture fought for his more than seven hundred employees in a small Virginia town using legal maneuvers, factory efficiencies, and his wits and determination in the wake of sales losses to cheap Asian furniture imports.

Traces the development, commercialization, and diffusion of diesel engines and gas turbines, and compares the efficiency and scale of these two technologies to other sources of transportation in the past.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries covering topics in global studies.

The author describes an unprecedented and global rise in anti-Semitism being fueled by technology and spread by politicians, religious leaders and intellectuals on every continent.

Financial market strategist David Smick comments on the volatile state of the U.S. economy, looking at how the mortgage crisis came about, offering his opinions on how bad things could get, and discussing how economic trends around the world are affecting events in America.

Defines globalization, the rise of multi-national corporations, international farming, and global debt, and the ethical and economic questions which these issues raise.

Helps students reflect on global changes, assesss national priorities, and decide for themselves the future role of U.S. policy.