ROBERT J. HOLTON is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Trinity College, Dublin where he previously held the Chair of Sociology. He is a leading historical sociologist and is widely published in the field of globalization. His books include the successful titles Globalization and the Nation-State, Making Globalization and Global Networks.
ROBERT J. HOLTON is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Trinity College, Dublin where he previously held the Chair of Sociology. He is a leading historical sociologist and is widely published in the field of globalization. His books include the successful titles Globalization and the Nation-State, Making Globalization and Global Networks.

Introduction
PART I: THEORETICAL, HISTORICAL AND CONCEPTUAL ISSUES
Conceptualizing Cosmopolitanism:A Reappraisal
A Historical Sociology of Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitanism and Social Theory
PART II: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH ISSUES
Cosmopolitanism: Social and Cultural Research
Cosmopolitanism: Legal and Political Research
Cosmopolitanism in Ireland
Conclusion
Appendix I: Cosmopolitanism, Cosmopolitan, Cosmopolitans, Cosmopolitics
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