Globalization / Anti-Globalization Beyond the Great Divide

by Held, David; McGrew, Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780745639116
• ISBN10: 0745639119
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-19
• Publisher: Polity

Summary

The 2nd edition of this successful book tests the claims of those who dismiss the continuing significance of globalization. It will appeal to all those who remain intrigued, confused or simply baffled by the controversy about globalization and its consequences for the twenty first century world order.

Author Biography

David Held is Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Anthony McGrew is Professor of International Relations at the University of Southampton.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables	p. vii
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiv
Abbreviations	p. xvi
Introduction: Current Controversies about the Demise of Globalization	p. 1
The Globalization Controversy
The Reconfiguration of Political Power?	p. 13
The Fate of National Culture	p. 28
Global Insecurities: Military Threats and Environmental Catastrophe	p. 43
A New World Economic Order? Global Markets and State Power	p. 73
The Great Divergence? Global Inequality and Development	p. 117
(Mis)Managing the World?	p. 137
Remaking Globalization
Beyond Globalization/Anti-Globalization	p. 161
World Orders, Ethical Foundations	p. 174
The Contentious Politics of Globalization: Mapping Ideals and Theories	p. 185
Reconstructing World Order: Towards Cosmopolitan Social Democracy	p. 206
Implementing Cosmopolitan Social Democracy: The Challenge of 9/11 and Global Economic Governance	p. 220
References	p. 237
Index	p. 271
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