Debating Globalization

Debating Globalization is a short, accessible introductionto the debate about globalization written by many of the mostprominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in associationwith openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing onthe pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions.Rich and positive suggestions are made for reshaping globalizationinto a force that will work for humans everywhere.
In an extended analysis, David Held provides a robust critiqueof the present order and sets out his alternative vision. Buildingon arguments he made in Global Covenant, he calls for a new globalpolitical agenda, informed by social democratic political values.His analysis has been criticized by leading figures and theirresponses follow in this book. There are chapters by, among others,Martin Wolf, Roger Scruton, Grahame Thompson, David Mepham, MeghnadDesai, Maria Livanos Cattaui, Patrick Bond, Benjamin Barber, JohnElkington, Takashi Inoguchi, Narcís Serra, and Anne-MarieSlaughter and Thomas N. Hale. The volume ends with David Held'sreply to his critics.
The book provides a fascinating introduction to the debate aboutglobalization today.