"By unbundling the attributes of modern globalization and linking them to an almost endless chain of historical precedents, Mr. Chanda demystifies a phenomenon invested by its enemies with nearly satanic properties."—William Grimes, New York Times
"A lively book that is packed with incident, anecdote and derring-do. . . . Mr. Chanda makes a solid and attractive case for globalisation and its potential as a force for good. But he also has a great deal of sympathy for globalisation's losers."—Economist
"While most of us consider globalization to be a purely contemporary phenomenon—conjuring up images of multinational coffee chains and multilingual call centers—to Chanda it is as old as humanity itself, and as complex and unpredictable. . . . His encyclopedic survey of the forces and events that have connected individuals, societies and cultures is nimbly paced and punctuated by lively anecdotes. . . ."—Ishaan Thardoor, Time
"[An] engaging analysis. . . . This is a book filled with fascinating information. And Chanda makes the most of his training as both a journalist and a scholar, bringing to his tale a reporter's eye and sense of pacing as well as an impressive breadth of knowledge."—Jeffrey N. Wasserstein, Newsweek
"With the perspective of a historian and the savvy of a political scientist, Chanda skillfully argues that globalization was, is and will always be inevitable. . . . Like a good mystery, Chanda's chronology is rich with surprises and moments of revelation."—Publishers Weekly
"In this richly engaging history of globalization, Chanda depicts today's growing global interconnectedness as part of a larger drama that has unfolded over thousands of years, propelled by human impulses to explore, prosper, and dominate. The book's narrative revolves around the stories of individuals and groups on the move across continents and eras."—Foreign Affairs
"A most readable history of human interconnectedness. The book reminds us of something important: Although globalization may seem to intrude unexpectedly in our lives, whether in the form of foreign capital or the SARS virus, all it really does is disclose to us who we already were. . . . This book tells a happy story, of a great community more voluntary than compulsory."—Gaurav Tiwari, New York Sun
"Religious leaders from Pope Benedict XVI to Muslim scholars in Asia are debating the responsibility we share for the world's interconnections. Chanda's fascinating history explains how those global links were formed."—David Crumm, Detroit Free Press
"Skillfully weaving anecdotes into the narration, the author has traced the evolution of globalisation from ancient times to how it is seen now and offers his own example as a personification of globalisation. . . . He calls for what he describes as 'coordinated intervention' to reduce global poverty and to engage the lesser developed countries in the globalised market economy."—Manik Mehta, gulfnews.com
"Religious leaders from Pope Benedict XVI to Muslim scholars in Asia are debating the responsibility we share for the world's interconnections. Nayan Chanda's fascinating history explains how those global links were formed in Bound Together."—Houston Chronicle
Received Honorable Mention for the 2007 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award in the History category
"Nayan Chanda has written an invaluable, and in my view unique, history of globalization—how the concept emerged, evolved, was defused, and has now come to define today's international system. I learned a ton from this book, and I've already written two books on the subject. Students will find its analyses and anecdotes easily accessible and experts will find its arguments original and provocative. It is a real contribution to the literature—a must-read for anyone interested in understanding or teaching this subject."—Thomas L. Friedman, author of The World Is Flat
"Bound Together is a graceful recounting of modern globalization with a panoramic perspective. Studded with meaningful and entertaining anecdotes, it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how we got where we are today."—Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in economics
"A magnificent and masterly achievement. Nayan Chanda has taken a buzzword of our era, globalization, and defined it in the full, rich, complex context of a phenomenon that has shaped humanity over the millennia. He conveys his prodigious knowledge with clarity, wit, and narrative verve, weaving themes from the history of science, politics, commerce, and religion into a coherent, compelling story."—Strobe Talbott, president, The Brookings Institution
"Bound Together is a wonderful book that provides us with a rich and holistic perspective on globalization. The book is a must for every student of globalization."—R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies Ltd.
"Bound Together is destined to be a classic book for the 21st Century. Author Nayan Chanda has combined deep and far-ranging scholarship with a journalist’s touch for story telling to craft an enthralling narrative of humankind from our birth in Africa to our addiction to the Internet. Chanda is a true global citizen. His book should be read in every home, school, business and embassy in the world, and become a vital part of our common intellectual heritage."—Ambassador Derek Shearer, Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and Director of Global Affairs, Occidental College, Los Angeles
