'The primary virtue of Beck's book lies in its helpful andcomprehensive mapping of the various contours of the broad debatesabout globalization ... As would be expected from a sociologist ofthe stature of Beck, this is a fascinating , eclectic book where anilluminating empirical example is never very far away.'Democractization 'This introduction to the thorny path of the globalizationdebate aims to clarify the ambiguities of the debate, distinguishbetween the various types of globalization, and warn the reader ofconceptual traps.' Business Horizons