Globalization / Edition 1

by David M. Haugen

Overview

This assembly of essays explores the impact of globalization on world societies and its role in crises such as global warming, the modern financial crisis, and terrorism. Readers will examine some of globalization's effects on developing nations, including income inequality and food shortages. The essays also look at globalization and the U.S. economy, discussing the benefit or harm of NAFTA, outsourcing, free trade, and "buy American" policies. Expert essayists include Arun Pereira, Sherle R. Schwenninger, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Andrew Batson, Caroline Boin, and Thea M. Lea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737747720
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/30/2010
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Globalization "As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."—Booklist, April 2002

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