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Globalization and its Detractors
Globalization is one of the key aspects of the present international system. While many tout the benefits of globalization, not all are convinced it is a good thing. Examine the arguments of the critics of globalization. What are their main points? How well do they support them? What is your own view of globalization? How can you justify it?
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Cancun diary: opposition from the world's poorest countries derails the World Trade Organization's fifth ministerial meeting. Tom Turner.
Earth Island Journal Wntr 2004 v18 i4 p34(4) (2622 words)
People power: globalization resistance brings down a President. Bolivia Jim Shultz.
New Internationalist Dec 2003 i363 p8(1) (796 words)
Antiglobalism's Jewish problem. Globalization At Work Mark Strauss.
Foreign Policy Nov-Dec 2003 i139 p58(10) (5102 words)
Globalizing resistance in Cancun. Update/WTO Teo Ballve.
NACLA Report on the Americas noviembre-diciembre 2003 v37 i3 p16(4) (2231 words)
False Gods and the power of love: corporate dominance of world affairs seems almost god-like. Fortunately, things are way more dynamic and alive than the powers calculate, and their claim to be in control is actually self-deceived. Despite appearances, their new configuration is already crumbling at the base. Bill Wylie-Kellermann.
Sojourners Nov-Dec 2003 v32 i6 p36(6) (2500 words)
Globalization ... as if people really mattered: can big business and activists agree on fighting poverty? Lead Story, globalization conference at Caux Initiatives for Business Michael Smith.
For A Change Oct-Nov 2003 v16 i5 p4(4) (2336 words)
Welcome to Wal-World: Wal-Mart's inexhaustible march to conquer the globe. Sprawl: going nowhere fast Andy Rowell.
Multinational Monitor Oct 2003 v24 i10 p13(4) (3285 words)
Dreams of global hegemony and the technology of war. Jerry Harris.
Race and Class Oct-Dec 2003 v45 i2 p54(14) (5787 words)
The real Cancun: WTO heads nowhere. (Articles) William Greider.
The Nation Sept 22, 2003 v277 i8 p11 (3677 words)
Behind globalization's glitz: in 'the other' Cancun, tourist-industry workers live in poverty and squalor. (WTO meeting in Cancun attracts protests) Marc Cooper.
The Nation Sept 22, 2003 v277 i8 p17 (2779 words)
The citizens of nowhere: a global middle class--rootless, urban, technocratic, materialistic--is emerging. It exists in every nation but feels attached to none. Paul Kingsnorth doesn't like the look of it. Paul Kingsnorth.
New Statesman (1996) Sept 1, 2003 v132 i4653 p22(2) (1563 words)
Hypocrisy over aid: despite high-flown phrases about the need to help Africa escape from the poverty trap, Western government policies are ensuring that Africa remains underdeveloped. (View From The City) Moin Siddiqi.
African Business August-Sept 2003 i290 p20(2) (1583 words)
Reclaiming globalization: our task is not to overthrow globalization but to capture it. That's the only way we can bring democracy to the structures of global governance. (Essay). George Monbiot. New Internationalist July 2003 i358 p34(2) (1735 words)
Globalization and GMOs. (Comment). Tom Hayden. The Nation June 23, 2003 v276 i24 p23 (1163 words)
Children and globalization. Paula S. Fass. Journal of Social History Summer 2003 v36 i4 p963(16) (8131 words)
The crash of globalization: it's time to load a new and improved operating system into the world's control centres. Brian Kohler. Briarpatch June 2003 v32 i5 p10(3) (1435 words)
Grassroots Globalization Network. (Earth Island in the news). Aaron G. Lehmer. Earth Island Journal Autumn 2003 v18 i3 p20(1) (562 words)
Globalization and its malcontents. (Media Beat). (Editorial) Norman Solomon. The Humanist May-June 2003 v63 i3 p35(1)
A clash of globalizations: obstacles to development in the Middle East. (Development and Modernization). Clement Henry. Harvard International Review Spring 2003 v25 i1 p60(5)
NGOs and the new democracy: the false saviors of international development. (non-governmental organizations) Sangeeta Kamat. Harvard International Review Spring 2003 v25 i1 p65(5)
The scorecard on globalization 1980-2000: twenty years of diminished progress. (Globalization). Mark Weisbrot, Dean Baker, Egor Kraev, Judy Chen. Social Policy Spring 2003 v33 i3 p42(1)
Some observations on the anti-globalisation movement. Frederick H. Buttel. Australian Journal of Social Issues Feb 2003 v38 i1 p95(22)
Globalization and its discontents. Mitchel Cohen. Synthesis/Regeneration Wntr 2003 pifc(3)
Some important myths about "globalisation". Martin Feil. National Observer - Australia and World Affairs Winter 2002 p25(7)
Governing the Internet - Engaging Government, Business, and Nonprofits. Zoe Baird. Foreign Affairs Nov-Dec 2002 v81 i6 p15
Who is culture's keeper? (Global Newsstand). Richard S. Kennedy. Foreign Policy Nov-Dec 2002 p92(3)
Why "Trade, Not Aid" Isn't Enough; Helping the world's poor countries meet even basic needs for their citizens must be done, despite the cost, argues expert Jeffrey Sachs. (NEWSMAKER Q&A)(Interview) Business Week Online Oct 21, 2002 pNA
Post-terror surprises: one consequence of September 11 is the emergence of a more sobering, less naive understanding of globalization. (Missing Links). (Brief Article) Moises Naim. Foreign Policy Sept-Oct 2002 p96(2)
Clash of Globalizations. Stanley Hoffmann. Foreign Affairs July-August 2002 v81 i4 p104
From conquistadors to corporations: wanna do something about globalization? You might start by learning a little history. Richard Parker. Sojourners May-June 2002 v31 i3 p20(6)
FROM PROTEST TO POLITICS : A Report from Porto Alegre. (Another World is Possible, Brazil) Marc Cooper. The Nation March 11, 2002 v274 i9 p11
States of discord. (Debate). Thomas Friedman. Foreign Policy March 2002 p64(7) Mag.Coll.: 110E4057.
Globalization of insecurity: the democratic imperative *. (Statistical Data Included) Joseph A. Camilleri. International Journal on World Peace Dec 2001 v18 i4 p3(34)
Wild politics: Feminism, Globalization and biodiversity. (Commentary). Susan Hawthorne. off our backs Nov 2001 v31 i10 p13(3)
Bringing It All Back Home: Anti-globalization Activism Cannot Ignore Colonial Realities. Aziz Choudry. Canadian Dimension Sept 2001 v35 i5 p5 Mag.Coll.: 108D2960.
Putting local food on the table: sustainable rural economy depends on keeping regional connections. (Food fight: local ways). Rich Heffern. National Catholic Reporter June 7, 2002 v38 i31 p13(3)
Globalization and Great Depressions. (America and the West). Harold James. ORBIS Wntr 2002 v46 i1 p127(10)
Civil society and democracy in global governance. Jan Aart Scholte. Global Governance July-Sept 2002 v8 i3 p281(24)
Meta-forum. Lilian Celiberti. LOLApress July-Oct 2002 p50(6)
Spanners in the works! Strategies for taking on corporate power. (Brief Article) New Internationalist July 2002 p28(1)
Organizing locally and globally: bridging the divides. Robert Fisher, Eric Shragge. Canadian Dimension May-June 2002 v36 i3 p38(5)
Now the protesters box clever: The anti-globalisation activists have a new idea: to bankrupt the World Bank. Johann Hari on why they might just stand a chance. Johann Hari. New Statesman (1996) April 1, 2002 v131 i4581 p23(2) Mag.Coll.: 110H3480.
Globalization equals conformity and loss diversity. (What's Next?). (Brief Article) Paul Hawken. Whole Earth Spring 2002 p68(1) Mag.Coll.: 110J4169.
The present state of the movement and the challenges we face. (anti-globalization movement) Karen Naylor. Canadian Dimension March 2002 v36 i2 p36(3)
Surmounting the challenges of globalization. Eduardo Aninat. Finance & Development March 2002 v39 i1 p4(4) Bus.Coll.: 139P1035.
The Poor Speak Up. (at economic meetings) Rana Foroohar, Ian MacKinnon, Mac Margolis, Paul Mooney, Mark Ashurst. Newsweek International Feb 11, 2002 p32
Changing Their Tune. (What's Changed/Geopolitics/Antiglobalization)(Brief Article) Pat Regnier. Time International Dec 3, 2001 v158 i22 p78
The whole world in their hands. John Lloyd. New Statesman (1996) Nov 12, 2001 v130 i4563 p20 Mag.Coll.: 108H2735.
Is Globalization a Myth? (Brief Article) Victor Ferkiss. The Futurist Nov 2001 v35 i6 p16 Mag.Coll.: 108L4403. Bus.Coll.: 135Z0119.
Anarchism and the Anti-Globalization Movement. Barbara Epstein. Monthly Review Sept 2001 v53 i4 p1 Mag.Coll.: 108D2320. Bus.Coll.: 135Q0004.
With Broad Stripes and Bright Logos ... (activists hoist Corporate America flags)(Brief Article) The Progressive Sept 2001 v65 i9 p19 Mag.Coll.: 108A2484.
First Blood: Death and violence in Genoa may mark a permanent split in the anti-globalization ranks. Radical hooligans, one moderate says sadly, 'have hijacked the whole thing.'. (International) Newsweek July 30, 2001 p20 Mag.Coll.: 108D0650. Bus.Coll.: 134P0975.
From Protest to Program. (anti-globalization movement) MICHAEL MASSING. The American Prospect July 2, 2001 v12 i12 pS2
Cheering the May Day Radicals: O.K., some of them are nuts. But don't ignore the anti-globalization protests. (evaluation)(Brief Article) Michael Elliott. Time International May 14, 2001 v157 i19 p44
THE ECONOMICS OF PROTEST. (anti-globalization demonstrations at World Economic Forum meeting in Cancun, Mexico) Business Mexico April 2001 v11 i4 p13
Anti-Globalization and its Discontents. (socialist movement) Raghu Krishnan, B. Skanthakumar. Canadian Dimension March 2001 v35 i2 pNA Mag.Coll.: 106J2775.
Is globalisation good? Jonathan Rigg. Geography Review March 2001 v14 i4 p36
March Madness. (anti-globalization movement )(Brief Article) The New Republic May 1, 2000 p9 Mag.Coll.: 103A0454.
Peoples' global action: a brief history. Olivier De Marcellus. Race and Class April-June 2000 v41 i4 p92(8) |
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