Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. A thorough introduction to the many aspects of the complex and controversial phenomenon of globalisation, this straightforward little book shows how globalised culture, economics, and politics are linked, explains the views of enthusiasts, opponents, and points between, covers everything from trade blocs to Black Blocs, explains the alphabet soup of globalisation (IMF, WTO, NAFTA, etc), and lists books, magazines, and links for those who want to read more.