Taming Globalization: Frontiers Of Governance

edited by David Held and Mathias Koenig-Archibugi

ISBN 10: 0745630774 / ISBN 13: 9780745630779

Published by Cambridge : Polity Press in association with Blackwell, 2003., 2008

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ISBN 0745630774. Trade Paperback. Later Printing. Tight sound copy in very good condition with highlighting in yellow marker to introduction, no apparent markings to rest of the text. No statement of later printing on copyright page.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Taming Globalization: Frontiers Of Governance
• Publisher: Cambridge : Polity Press in association with Blackwell, 2003.
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0745630774
• ISBN 13: 9780745630779
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Later Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket
• Signed: No Signature
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Science

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Synopsis

In this volume some of the world’s leading analysts of globalization discuss the economic, political and ethical implications of global economic integration. They assess the benefits and the costs of globalization and suggest strategies for reconciling it with the interests and aspirations of the people in all regions of the world.

The contributors understand globalization not as a uniform process that should be praised or condemned in its entirety, but as a complex phenomenon that can and must be shaped and steered towards socially desirable goals. They reject the idea that the results of market processes are inexorable or invariably beneficial. On the contrary, they call for a robust global governance that is attentive to normative commitments - the common good, social justice, and democratic accountability - and does not reflect the overwhelming power of a handful of governments and corporate interests.

Taming Globalization offers a fresh look at a much-debated topic, and sets out new ideas for curtailing and overcoming the negative aspects of global economic change. Contributors include Robert E. Goodin, David Held, Robert O. Keohane, John Gerard Ruggie, Joseph E. Stiglitz, and Robert Hunter Wade

About the Author

David Held is Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Mathias Koenig-Archibugi is Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science.