Controversies in Globalization

by Haas, Peter M.

• ISBN13: 9780872895058
• ISBN10: 087289505X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-13
• Publisher: Cq Pr

Summary

Most instructors agree that debate-style readers can be effective and provocative teaching tools in the classroom. But if the readings are not in dialogue with one another, the crux of the debate is lost on students, and the reader fails to add real depth to the course.Controversies in Globalization solves this issue by inviting 15 pairs of scholars and practitioners to write specifically for the volume, directly addressing current and relevant questions in international relations through brief &BAD:"yes&BAD:" and &BAD:"no&BAD:" pieces. Providing students with necessary context, the editors offer introductions that effectively frame the debate and make clear what is at stake, both from a theoretical as well as from a practical perspective. Concluding discussion questions in each chapter encourage critical thinking and analysis.

Author Biography

Peter M. Haas is professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a member of the editorial boards of Journal of European Public Policy; Global Environmental Politics; and the MIT Press series on Politics, Science, and the Environment. Haas's books include Emerging Forces in Environmental Governance (with Norichika Kanie); The International Environment in the New Global Economy; Knowledge, Power, and International Policy Coordination; Institutions for the Earth (with Robert O. Keohane and Marc A. Levy); and Saving the Mediterranean. John A. Hird is professor of political science and department chair at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has served at the Brookings Institution and on the President's Council of Economic Advisers. He is the first recipient of the Mills Award from the Policy Studies Organization for an outstanding contributor to policy studies under age 35. His books include Power, Knowledge, and Politics: Policy Analysis in the States; Controversies in American Public Policy; and Superfund: The Political Economy of Environmental Risk. Beth McBratney holds a master's degree in public policy and administration and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her principal interest is the impact of globalization on policy and international development. She currently lives in Switzerland and is chief administrator for a charitable foundation focused on development and social issues in Russia.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xxi
Introduction: Understanding Globalization	p. xxv
International Political Economy
Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth: Does Trade Liberalization Contribute to Economic Prosperity?	p. 1
Yes	p. 7
No	p. 19
Trade and Equality: Does Free Trade Promote Economic Equality?	p. 39
Yes	p. 45
No	p. 55
Poverty: Can Foreign Aid Reduce Poverty?	p. 68
Yes	p. 72
No	p. 88
Emerging Technology and Political Institutions: Is the Precautionary Principle an Effective Tool for Policymakers to Use in Regulating Emerging Technologies?	p. 99
Yes	p. 103
No	p. 115
Security
Terrorism and Security: Is International Terrorism a Significant Challenge to National Security?	p. 125
Yes	p. 129
No	p. 139
Nuclear Weapons: Should the United States or the International Community Aggressively Pursue Nuclear Nonproliferation Policies?	p. 148
Yes	p. 152
No	p. 164
Military Intervention and Human Rights: Is Foreign Military Intervention Justified by Widespread Human Rights Abuses?	p. 175
Yes	p. 178
No	p. 188
Environment and Public Health
Climate Change and the Environment: Can International Regimes Be Effective Means to Restrain Carbon Emissions?	p. 200
Yes	p. 205
No	p. 216
The Future of Energy: Should Governments Encourage the Development of Alternative Energy Sources to Help Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels?	p. 227
Yes	p. 232
No	p. 240
HIV/AIDS: Should the Wealthy Nations Promote anti-HIV/AIDS Efforts in Poor Nations?	p. 248
Yes	p. 253
No	p. 265
Democracy, Demography, and Social Issues
Gender: Should the United States Aggressively Promote Women's Rights in Developing Nations?	p. 276
Yes	p. 279
No	p. 288
Immigration: Should Countries Liberalize Immigration Policies?	p. 299
Yes	p. 304
No	p. 319
Culture and Diversity: Should Development Efforts Seek to Preserve Local Culture?	p. 331
Yes	p. 334
No	p. 345
Civil Society: Do NGOs Wield Too Much Power?	p. 359
Yes	p. 364
No	p. 371
Democracy: Should All Nations Be Encouraged to Promote Democratization?	p. 383
Yes	p. 387
No	p. 401
Glossary	p. 413
Notes	p. 423
References	p. 455
Index	p. 471
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