An Unmanaged World: A Philosophical Study of Global Dynamics
A Philosophical Study of Global Dynamics
Published on 30. October 2025
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-90-04-74476-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book is devoted to the philosophical analysis of key problems of world development and prospects for global management. Based on both rich factual material and a holistic understanding of the world, the author shows how modern globalization has shifted the arena of interaction from individual territories and regions to the entire space of the Earth. The global problems resulting from this shift have led to a weakly regulated and unmanaged world, one that gives rise to acute contradictions for the world community. How can we improve this situation? According to the author, we must learn to "think globally and act together." This study argues that humanity needs a global civilizational revolution aimed at forming a planetary civil society and initiating a shift within international relations, from the "right of power" to the "power of law."
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Language
English
Place of publication
Leiden
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
538 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-04-74476-9 (9789004744769)
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Alexander N. Chumakov, Ph.D., is a professor at M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Age of Globalization. He has published numerous articles and over 60 monographs and textbooks on the philosophy of globalization and world development. He is a laureate of the international Gusi Peace Prize (2015).
Content
Contents
Acknowledgements
Note on Transliteration
Introduction
1 Realities of the Twenty-First Century
?1?Showcases and Backyards of the Global World
?2?Origins and Nature of Modern Conflicts
?3?Global Problems: the Main Threats of the Twenty-First Century
?4?Natural Resources as a Factor in World Politics
?5?National and Universal: Conflict of Interests
?6?Risks and Consequences of Inadequate Perception of the Global World
2 World Community in Global Dynamics
?1?Modern Contours of World Civilization
?2?Unity and Diversity of the Global World
?3?On the Threshold of Fundamental Transformations
?4?Cultural and Civilizational Differences as a Source of Confrontation
?5?Sociocultural Faults of the World Community
?6?Megatrends and Global Challenges of Our Time
?7?Interest as a Determining Factor in Social Relations
?8?The Nature of Social Existence: the Struggle for Survival
?9?Geopolitical Confrontation and Lessons of the Cold War
?10?International Community: Inequality of Opportunities
?11?Potentials of Countries According to Basic Criteria
?12?Alliances as a Factor in Protecting and Pursuing Interests
3 The Global World: the Problem of Management
?1?The New World Order Is the Imperative of the Times
?2?The Global World as a Systemic Reality
?3?Theoretical Aspects of Management
?4?Features of Managing Social Systems
?5?Types of Social Systems and Forms of Their Management
?6?Local and Regional Aspects of Management
?7?Management as an Urgent Problem
?8?World Government and the Limits of Management
?9?Network Management in Light of the Latest Technologies
4 In Search of Adequate Solutions
?1?Forms and Methods of Resolving Contradictions in the Global World
?2?Crisis Is a Signal of Unresolved Pressing Problems
?3?"Soft Power" as a Factor of Influence and a Way to Realize One's Interests
?4?Sanctions as a New Tool of Global Policy
?5?Conflict of Interests: Opportunities for Dialogue in the Modern World
?6?Polycentrism and Prospects for Global Development
Afterword
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Note on Transliteration
Introduction
1 Realities of the Twenty-First Century
?1?Showcases and Backyards of the Global World
?2?Origins and Nature of Modern Conflicts
?3?Global Problems: the Main Threats of the Twenty-First Century
?4?Natural Resources as a Factor in World Politics
?5?National and Universal: Conflict of Interests
?6?Risks and Consequences of Inadequate Perception of the Global World
2 World Community in Global Dynamics
?1?Modern Contours of World Civilization
?2?Unity and Diversity of the Global World
?3?On the Threshold of Fundamental Transformations
?4?Cultural and Civilizational Differences as a Source of Confrontation
?5?Sociocultural Faults of the World Community
?6?Megatrends and Global Challenges of Our Time
?7?Interest as a Determining Factor in Social Relations
?8?The Nature of Social Existence: the Struggle for Survival
?9?Geopolitical Confrontation and Lessons of the Cold War
?10?International Community: Inequality of Opportunities
?11?Potentials of Countries According to Basic Criteria
?12?Alliances as a Factor in Protecting and Pursuing Interests
3 The Global World: the Problem of Management
?1?The New World Order Is the Imperative of the Times
?2?The Global World as a Systemic Reality
?3?Theoretical Aspects of Management
?4?Features of Managing Social Systems
?5?Types of Social Systems and Forms of Their Management
?6?Local and Regional Aspects of Management
?7?Management as an Urgent Problem
?8?World Government and the Limits of Management
?9?Network Management in Light of the Latest Technologies
4 In Search of Adequate Solutions
?1?Forms and Methods of Resolving Contradictions in the Global World
?2?Crisis Is a Signal of Unresolved Pressing Problems
?3?"Soft Power" as a Factor of Influence and a Way to Realize One's Interests
?4?Sanctions as a New Tool of Global Policy
?5?Conflict of Interests: Opportunities for Dialogue in the Modern World
?6?Polycentrism and Prospects for Global Development
Afterword
Bibliography
Index