This successful new text offers a concise introduction to the field that is presented in a lively student oriented style. The authors integrate relevant real-world cases, vignettes, and boxed features with a clear, engaging narrative to effectively communicate the excitement, challenge and discipline of global marketing. *NEW More comprehensive, in-depth, current discussions and explorations *NEW Enhanced presentation of global trade (Ch 3) Features income data presented in tables as well as redesigned and updated maps *NEW Expanded and improved social/cultural coverage (Ch 4) Provides an expanded introduction to basic concepts *NEW The most recent research on product decisions (Ch 11) Covers Maslow's hierarchy of needs and expands discussions to include current research on Asian markets *NEW Impact of Information Technology (Ch 6) Expands coverage of the role IT is currently playing on global marketing activities *NEW Expanded section on global retailing (Ch 13) Broadens discussions and offers a new framework for geographic expansion by global retailers *NEW Enhanced Internet integration-Offers scores of relevant web addresses; a dedicated website that features links to companies mentioned in the text and continuous updates to chapter discussions; and chapter-ending skill-building exercises keyed to the Internet *Concise, issue-oriented and timely cases. Profiles such businesses/topics as McDonald's; Acer, Inc.; the European Monetary Union; the US vs. Cuba; airlines global alliances; LVMH and luxury goods marketing; and more *Presents concepts under discussion at work in the real world, offering the immediate application of principles and stimulating lively class discussion