Debating Globalization

Debating Globalization is a short, accessible introduction
to the debate about globalization written by many of the most
prominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in association
with openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing on
the pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions.
Rich and positive suggestions are made for reshaping globalization
into a force that will work for humans everywhere.

In an extended analysis, David Held provides a robust critique
of the present order and sets out his alternative vision. Building
on arguments he made in Global Covenant, he calls for a new global
political agenda, informed by social democratic political values.
His analysis has been criticized by leading figures and their
responses follow in this book. There are chapters by, among others,
Martin Wolf, Roger Scruton, Grahame Thompson, David Mepham, Meghnad
Desai, Maria Livanos Cattaui, Patrick Bond, Benjamin Barber, John
Elkington, Takashi Inoguchi, Narcís Serra, and Anne-Marie
Slaughter and Thomas N. Hale. The volume ends with David Held's
reply to his critics.

The book provides a fascinating introduction to the debate about
globalization today.

Auteur
David Held is Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Résumé
Debating Globalization is a short, accessible introduction to the debate about globalization written by many of the most prominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in association with openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing on the pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions. Rich and positive suggestions are made for reshaping globalization into a force that will work for humans everywhere.

In an extended analysis, David Held provides a robust critique of the present order and sets out his alternative vision. Building on arguments he made in Global Covenant, he calls for a new global political agenda, informed by social democratic political values. His analysis has been criticized by leading figures and their responses follow in this book. There are chapters by, among others, Martin Wolf, Roger Scruton, Grahame Thompson, David Mepham, Meghnad Desai, Maria Livanos Cattaui, Patrick Bond, Benjamin Barber, John Elkington, Takashi Inoguchi, Narcís Serra, and Anne-Marie Slaughter and Thomas N. Hale. The volume ends with David Held's reply to his critics.

The book provides a fascinating introduction to the debate about globalization today.

Contenu
Notes on Contributors. Preface by Anthony Barnett and Casper Henderson.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction by Anthony Barnett and Caspar Henderson.

1. Globalization: The Dangers and the Answers.

David Held.

2. The Case for Optimism.

Martin Wolf.

3. Delusions of Internationalism.

Roger Scruton.

4. The Limits to Globalization.

Grahame Thompson.

· 5. The Far Side of Globalization.

David Mepham.

6. Social Democracy as World Panacea.

Meghnad Desai.

7. The Test of Practice.

Maria Livanos Cattaui.

8. Top Down or Bottom Up.

· Patrick Bond.

9. Globalization Reality Check.

John Elkington.

10. Three Modes of Order.

Takashi Inoguchi.

11. Globalization.

Narcis Serra.

12. Global Governance.

Anne-Marie Slaughter & Thomas N. Hale.

13. America, the UN and the World.

Kofi Annan.

14. What are the Dangers and the Answers?.

David Held.

Appendix A.

The Barcelona Development Agency.

Appendix B.

The New Human Security Doctrine.

Mary Kaldor & Marlies Glasius.

Notes.

Index