Rethinking Globalism
Manfred B. . Ed(S): Steger
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Hardback. Editor(s): Steger, Manfred B. Series: Globalization. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
What is the hottest American export since 9/11? The contributors to this provocative volume contend that it is Western style globalism-the dominant free market ideology that determines everything from most-favored-nation status to the declaration of war. In this much-needed post-September 11 analysis, an interdisciplinary team of authors shows how central concepts like globalization, liberty, free markets, and free trade are increasingly being subordinated to and lumped together with the war on terrorism led by the U.S. and its allies. The authors here-hailing from all five continents—contend that globalism is being adapted to particular social and political contexts in various parts ... Read more
What is the hottest American export since 9/11? The contributors to this provocative volume contend that it is Western style globalism-the dominant free market ideology that determines everything from most-favored-nation status to the declaration of war. In this much-needed post-September 11 analysis, an interdisciplinary team of authors shows how central concepts like globalization, liberty, free markets, and free trade are increasingly being subordinated to and lumped together with the war on terrorism led by the U.S. and its allies. The authors here-hailing from all five continents—contend that globalism is being adapted to particular social and political contexts in various parts ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Globalization
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742525443
SKU
V9780742525443
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About Manfred B. . Ed(S): Steger
Manfred B. Steger is professor of global and transnational sociology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. He is also an adjunct professor of global studies at Western Sydney University.
Reviews for Rethinking Globalism
Rethinking Globalism assembles stimulating diverse critical understandings of the ideological aspects of contemporary globalization, pointing us toward the sorts of transdisciplinary and intercultural engagements that global studies sorely need.
Jan Aart Scholte, Professor of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg The book serves well both as a meeting ground for a series of diverse political and methodological perspectives on dominant ... Read more
Jan Aart Scholte, Professor of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg The book serves well both as a meeting ground for a series of diverse political and methodological perspectives on dominant ... Read more