Bound:

"Grand in its vision, thought-provoking, and soul-stirring, Bound is a must-read for those who wish to understand the past, present, and probable future of a globalized world. Sernau's work is sociological analysis at its finest."—William L. Breedlove, College of Charleston

"A welcome addition to the existing literature on globalization.... easy to read, rich in content, and cast in a historical perspective including personal, cultural, economic, political, and technological aspects."—Ajit Bhalla, University of Cambridge

"Sernau has written a wonderfully readable and erudite interpretation of the evolution of what he calls a globalized world—one in which human societies are increasingly interconnected and interdependent. He writes engagingly about the rise of a global market economy and the accompanying transformation of local societies and cultures.... Bound provides a thoughtful synthesis of modern social science's understanding of the world in which we live."—Victor Nee, Cornell University