University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-450) and index.

Economic patterns and the search for explanation. The changing world economy ; Global patterns and trends ; Geographical dynamics of the world economy -- Rise of the core economies. Preindustrial foundations ; Evolution of the core regions ; Globalization of economic activities -- Spatial transformation of core periphery. Spatial reorganization of the core economies ; Dynamics of interdependence : transformation of the periphery ; Agriculture : the primary concern? ; Industrialization : the path to progress? ; Services : going global? -- Adjusting to the world economy. International and supranational institutionalized integration ; Reassertion of the local in the age of the global : regions and localities within the world economy ; Conclusion.

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and political geography provide a basis for understanding the interactions within and among the developed and developing countries of the world. Illustrated in color throughout, this new edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of recent significant changes in the world economy.