Controversies in Globalization Contending Approaches to International Relations

Name: Controversies in Globalization Contending Approaches to International Relations
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ISBN: 9780872895058

ISBN-10: 087289505X

ISBN-13: 9780872895058

Edition: 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Peter M. Haas, John A. Hird, Beth McBratney, Peter M. Haas, Beth McBratney

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Book details

List price: $48.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: CQ Press
Publication date: 2/25/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 412
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

John A. Hird is associate professor of political science and director of the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; author of The Political Economy of Environmental Risk; and coauthor with Michael Reese and Matthew Shilvock of Controversies in American Public Policy (3rd edition).



Contributors


Preface


Introduction: Understanding Globalization


International Political Economy



Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth: Does Trade Liberalization Contribute to Economic Prosperity?


Yes



No




Trade and Equality: Does Free Trade Promote Economic Equality?


Yes



No




Poverty: Can Foreign Aid Reduce Poverty?


Yes



No




Emerging Technology and Political Institutions: Is the Precautionary Principle an Effective Tool for Policymakers to Use in Regulating Emerging Technologies?


Yes



No



Security



Terrorism and Security: Is International Terrorism a Significant Challenge to National Security?


Yes



No




Nuclear Weapons: Should the United States or the International Community Aggressively Pursue Nuclear Nonproliferation Policies?


Yes



No




Military Intervention and Human Rights: Is Foreign Military Intervention Justified by Widespread Human Rights Abuses?


Yes



No



Environment and Public Health



Climate Change and the Environment: Can International Regimes Be Effective Means to Restrain Carbon Emissions?


Yes



No




The Future of Energy: Should Governments Encourage the Development of Alternative Energy Sources to Help Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels?


Yes



No




HIV/AIDS: Should the Wealthy Nations Promote anti-HIV/AIDS Efforts in Poor Nations?


Yes



No



Democracy, Demography, and Social Issues



Gender: Should the United States Aggressively Promote Women's Rights in Developing Nations?


Yes



No




Immigration: Should Countries Liberalize Immigration Policies?


Yes



No




Culture and Diversity: Should Development Efforts Seek to Preserve Local Culture?


Yes



No




Civil Society: Do NGOs Wield Too Much Power?


Yes



No




Democracy: Should All Nations Be Encouraged to Promote Democratization?


Yes



No



Glossary


Notes


References


Index