Globalization and the New Civilization Book

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Emerging and prospective economic roles of the state. 2. Dynamics of the global economy. 3. Globalization and the open economy. 4. Globalization for developing countries. 5. Globalization and economic growth. 6. Standing up for the global economy. 7. Disasters, vulnerability and the global economy. 8. The new global economic order.

"Is globalization good or bad? Is it Americanization of world culture? Is it a force for environmental devastation? A U.S.A based international form on globalization favour devolution of power from the global to the local.

Aim of this book is to make available to our readers extremely useful material by renowned authorities on the subject written through the ages. It is right time now when alternative to globalization is being debated all over the world. Views expressed by these prominent writers be presented to our readers." (jacket)