The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth introduction to the globalization of the world economy and discusses local, regional, national, and global economic development over the course of history. It provides the basis for understanding the internal and external economic interactions of both industrialized and developing countries. Illustrated throughout, this new edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of recent, substantial changes in the world economy. It is ideal for first and second year undergraduate courses in Economic Geography and International Relations.Features of the Fourth Edition·Extends the coverage of world cities, labor markets, the global office, women in development, tourism, and sustainable development·Includes new material on the:--Information economy and the Digital Divide--International financial system and the Asian and Russian financial crises--Economic implications of HIV/AIDS in Africa--Implications of genetically modified foods on agriculture and trade Read Less