Overview
Globalization' is a term which dominates much political discussion at the start of the 21st century and is accepted by many as an inevitable process. However, as recent protests in the United States and elsewhere have demonstrated, there is considerable popular opposition to the much vaunted 'New World Order'. This book examines the key debates about globalization and provides a detailed and incisive analysis of the varied and often contradictory opposition to globalization within the United States. Subjects covered include: the historical context of the development of globalization in the US in the post-war period opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the General Agreement on Trade & Tariffs (GATT) & the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the nationalist response to globalization from 'militia' groups and others on the extreme right the populist backlash against globalization recent moves by advocates of the free market to present 'globalization with a human face'. Timely, informative and controversial, this book is essential reading for all those seeking to understand American politics and current developments within the global politica
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Rupert
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.460kg
ISBN: 9780415189248
ISBN 10: 0415189241
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 19 October 2000
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Timely, informative, and controversial, this text is essential reading for those seeking to understand the intersection of American politics and the global political economy.. -Business Horizons Written from a Gramscian perspective, Ideologies of Globalization provides a detailed analysis of United States discourse surrounding globalization.. -Stephen McBride, Simon Fraser University
Timely, informative, and controversial, this text is essential reading for those seeking to understand the intersection of American politics and the global political economy.. <br>-Business Horizons <br> Written from a Gramscian perspective, Ideologies of Globalization provides a detailed analysis of United States discourse surrounding globalization.. <br>-Stephen McBride, Simon Fraser University <br>
"""""Timely, informative, and controversial, this text is essential reading for those seeking to understand the intersection of American politics and the global political economy.."""" -Business Horizons """"Written from a Gramscian perspective, Ideologies of Globalization provides a detailed analysis of United States discourse surrounding globalization.."" -Stephen McBride, Simon Fraser University"
Author Information
Mark Rupert^n is Associate Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University, USA
