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This paper explains how the book contains many essays on what is considered to be the new global economy by someone who considers herself an expert observer. It discusses how Sassen is internationally recognized as an expert on globalization, and her writings have appeared in magazines and journals throughout the world. It explores how the collection of essays that is contained in this book deals with various topics, such as gender and migration, often called the globalization of labor, the global city, information technology, and inequality, and some of the new dynamics that are taking place within it.

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"By bringing together both literary studies and cultural studies, as well as political economics, political science, feminist theory, sociology, and the chasm that is taking place between low income inner city areas and large metropolitan business centers Sassen is able to show many things about the global economy and its importance. Many of the common misconceptions regarding globalization are taken on in these essays which are not all original but have a great deal of insight. It provides a very provocative look at the global society and how it is increasing."

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