The Geography of the World Economy

Provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the theory and practice of economic geography. In this revised and expanded edition, Paul Knox and John Agnew offer new geographical perspectives on the dynamics of local, regional and global economic organization over the long historical term. Particular emphasis is given to the globalization of the world economy and its effects on both developed and developing countries. By adopting a global perspective, the authors develop a new framework for explaining economic geographical change in relation to broader theoretical shifts in human geography as a whole. Additional features to this edition include a glossary of key terms, revised chapter summaries and a new concluding chapter.