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Politics of Globalization presents an up-to-date perspective on the kaleidoscopic politics of globalization. The authors analyze the existing definitions of capitalism and argue that globalization and the consequent growing multi-polarity in world politics is not a crisis but a proliferation of capitalisms. This network of capitalisms becomes the framework of the politics of the new globalization. This compilation by social scientists across the globe is an empirical and theoretical exploration of the political responses to globalization. The authors examine the impacts of the decline of US domination in trade and finance and compare it to the rise of Asian economies, with special focus on China and India. The articles explore the multiple impacts of globalization: the impact of new global political relations on 21st century international division of labour, the relation between gender equality and globalization, trade union politics and globalization, ecological politics and globalization discourse, dual citizenship and global politics, and globalization of language and culture. They also discuss the anti-globalization movements and argue that these might change the course of current trends in globalization processes. This book will be hold great value for social scientists and economists as well as politicians, social activists, and other professionals interested in the study of globalization and its consequences.

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A most timely work.... Politics of Globalization should be valued as providing essential insights into man's current condition. It is a timely exploration of the compounded crises of our times and should be perused by everyone who is desirous of understanding the present global political-economy -- The Island The book is rich in facts, figures and multidisciplinary analysis on the concept of globalization.... It is intellectually rich and thought provoking. -- The Financial Express

The book is rich in facts, figures and multidisciplinary analysis on the concept of globalization... It is intellectually rich and thought provoking. -- The Financial Express A most timely work... Politics of Globalization should be valued as providing essential insights into man's current condition. It is a timely exploration of the compounded crises of our times and should be perused by everyone who is desirous of understanding the present global political-economy -- The Island

The book is rich in facts, figures and multidisciplinary analysis on the concept of globalization…. It is intellectually rich and thought provoking. -- The Financial Express A most timely work…. Politics of Globalization should be valued as providing essential insights into man’s current condition. It is a timely exploration of the compounded crises of our times and should be perused by everyone who is desirous of understanding the present global political-economy -- The Island

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Samir Dasgupta is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Kalyani, West Bengal, India. He is the Former Director of College Development Council, Kalyani University, Former Visiting Faculty, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in West Bengal State University, and Advisory Committee Member of the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Calcutta. His research interests lie on Applied Sociology, Development Studies and Sociology of Globalization, Urban Sociology, Economic Sociology, Environment Studies, and Peace Studies. He has received an award from the University of Kalyani for his contribution to the promotion of culture. He is the author of more than fifty research papers and twenty two book chapters. His publications include: The Changing Face of Globalization (edited volume, 2004); Globalization and After (co-edited with Ray Kiely, 2006); Discourse on Applied Sociology: Theoretical Perspectives (co-edited with Robyn Driskell, 2007); Discourse on Applied Sociology: Practicing Perspectives (co-edited with Robyn Driskell, 2007); Politics of Globalization with Jan Nederveen Pieterse (2009); Understanding the Global Environment (2010); Arthanaitik Samajtatwa (2011); and Globalization and Humanity (Authored, 2011). He serves as an editorial board member of the international journal Nature and Culture, U.S.A and Leipzeig, Germany, and International Journal of Business Ethics in Developing Economies. Jan Nederveen Pieterse is Professor in the Sociology of Development, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Other books he has authored include Empire and emancipation: power and liberation on a world scale, White on black: images of Africa and blacks in western popular culture, Globalization and culture: global melange, Globalization or empire?, Ethnicities and global multiculture: pants for an octopus and Is there hope for Uncle Sam? Beyond the American bubble. He has also edited a number of titles, including Christianity and hegemony: religion and politics on the frontiers of social change, Emancipations, modern and postmodern,The decolonization of imagination: culture, knowledge and power (co-edited), Humanitarian intervention and beyond: world orders in the making, Global futures: shaping globalization, Globalization and social movements (co-edited), Politics of globalization (co-edited) and Globalization and emerging societies: development and inequality (co-edited).

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