ISBN:
9780415701594
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (264 p)
Series Statement:
RIPE Series in Global Political Economy
Series Statement:
RIPE Series in Global Political Economy Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Globalization, Governmentality and Global Politics : Regulation for the Rest of Us?
DDC:
303.48/2
Keywords:
Foreign trade regulation
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Globalization ; Social aspects
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Globalization
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International business enterprises ; Social aspects
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International economic relations
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Social responsibility of business
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
;
Electronic books
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Globalisierung
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Unternehmen
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Soziale Verantwortung
;
Weltwirtschaft
Abstract:
Globalization is moving fast, impacting on the life of all nations with accelerating force. In this new study Ronnie Lipschutz shows how it is being handled by specific groups seeking positive outcomes for the people and causes they represent. Globalization, Governmentality and Global Politics details how the widespread failure of states and corporations to regulate the impact of increased globalization has given rise to non-governmental organizations and movements, aiming to influence corporations regarding social responsibilities and address key issues such as human rights, environmental des
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Tables; Figures; Series Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Between governmentality and global politics; PART I Affluence and effluents; 2 Globalization, externalities, and regulation; 3 Creating a stark utopia? Self-regulating markets and the disappearance of politics; PART II Doing well by doing good?; 4 Doing well by doing it? Social regulation and the transnational apparel industry; 5 Paper or plastic? The privatization of global forestry regulation; 6 Corporate social responsibility as business strategy; PART III What is to be done?
Description / Table of Contents:
7 Morals, markets, and members: privatizing human rights in the name of the public good8 Bringing politics back in; References; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
