| Worlds Apart: Civil Society and the Battle for Ethical Globalization Contributor(s): Clark, John D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853839876 ISBN-13: 9781853839870 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Globalization - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development |
| Dewey: 300 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Globalization is one of the most politically charged issues of our time. This book aims to bridge the divide between its advocates and its critics, but, rather than trying to find middle ground, the author looks at globalization through the lens of poor people and poor countries, arguing for a different management of global changes that ensures everyone a share in its opportunities. His is a call for ethical globalization. An influential and globalizing civil society has a great opportunity to be a critical player - but this could be a brief window. Its advocacy largely pillories deficiencies in the system instead of promoting viable alternatives. The author seeks to change this by applying his experience from both sides of the ideological divide - working with NGOs, governments and the World Bank - to analyse the system's faults and suggest a fresh framework for transforming global relations and redressing injustices. |