
Vanishing Borders
Protecting the planet in the age of globalization
Hilary French(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-0-415-85194-7 (ISBN)
Description
The world is shrinking faster than ever. Goods, money, microbes, pollution, people and ideas are crossing boundaries ever more frequently. The implications for our future and for the health of the planet are profound. Vanishing Borders outlines the ecological challenges posed and then goes on to define the necessary strategies for tackling them.
Presently, national governments are singularly ill-equipped for tackling transitional environmental problems-from ozone depletion to soaring trade in commodities such as timbre- problems which are climbing ever higher on the international political agenda. Industrial and developing countries are on a collision course over climate change, and water shortages are creating tensions in several parts of the world.
The author argues that only a worldwide commitment to strengthening treaties and institutions needed to integrate ecological considerations into the rules of global commerce holds out hope. Over 200 international environmental treaties exist but most need more stringent conditions and enforcement, and continuing support from NGO and business communities. Significantly, the digital revolution, integral in itself to processes to globalization, offers channels through which powerful coalitions can effect change.
The book provides a compelling and accessible analysis and a clear plan of action in pursuit of environmental stability.
Originally published in 2000
Presently, national governments are singularly ill-equipped for tackling transitional environmental problems-from ozone depletion to soaring trade in commodities such as timbre- problems which are climbing ever higher on the international political agenda. Industrial and developing countries are on a collision course over climate change, and water shortages are creating tensions in several parts of the world.
The author argues that only a worldwide commitment to strengthening treaties and institutions needed to integrate ecological considerations into the rules of global commerce holds out hope. Over 200 international environmental treaties exist but most need more stringent conditions and enforcement, and continuing support from NGO and business communities. Significantly, the digital revolution, integral in itself to processes to globalization, offers channels through which powerful coalitions can effect change.
The book provides a compelling and accessible analysis and a clear plan of action in pursuit of environmental stability.
Originally published in 2000
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-85194-7 (9780415851947)
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Content
Acknowledgments
1. One World?
I. The Ecology of Globalization
2. Nature Under Siege
3. The Biotic Mixing Bowl
4. Global Grocers
5. The Export of Hazard
6. Sharing the Air
II. Reforming Global Governance
7. Trade Wars
8. Greening the Financial Architecture
9. Strengthening Global Environmental Governance
10. Partnerships for the Planet
Notes
Index
About the Author
1. One World?
I. The Ecology of Globalization
2. Nature Under Siege
3. The Biotic Mixing Bowl
4. Global Grocers
5. The Export of Hazard
6. Sharing the Air
II. Reforming Global Governance
7. Trade Wars
8. Greening the Financial Architecture
9. Strengthening Global Environmental Governance
10. Partnerships for the Planet
Notes
Index
About the Author