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OverviewGlobalization is undoubtedly the great overarching paradigm of our era. However, there is still little agreement on what globalization actually is and some do not accept that it is anything at all. This new book addresses the contestation of globalization by the anti- or counter-globalization movement. To contest means to challenge, to call into question, to doubt, to oppose and to litigate. This study shows how globalization is contestable in many different ways and how the counter-movements we have seen emerging over the last decade also bear witness on behalf of an alternative human future. Ronaldo Munck presents an overarching framework that allows us to understand how globalization and its contestation are inextricably bound up with one another. This volume insightfully explores a number of case studies, including:
Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ronaldo Munck (Dublin City University, Ireland)Publisher: Routledge Imprint: Routledge ISBN: 9781280710452ISBN 10: 1280710454 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 10 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |