ABOUT THE BOOK

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    Accession Number

 B240

    Title

 Is Globalization On The Wane?

    Author

 Rao, V Krishna

    Publisher

 Readworthy

    ISBN

 93-80009-16-x

     Summary

The word ‘globalization’ has come to represent certain new structures of economic practices, organizational principles and ideological positions. In the present globalized world, there are increased levels of deprivation just as there are increased levels of affluence in variety of locations around the world. This book addresses the emerging challenges of the globalization. Tracing its historical background, it attempts to critically analyse the why, what and whom the globalization is intended for. The contents of the book includes below: 1. ABC of globalization 2. Why is globalization necessary? 3. Who benefits from globalization? 4. The globalization syndrome 5. Can India survive global competition? 6. Marginalisation of the poor 7. Impact of globalization on tribal economy 8. Can market economy survive anti-globalism 9. Is capitalism retreading from globalization? 10. Globalization or monopolization? 11. Emergence of electronic capitalism 12. Rise of mass media 13. Pliant journalism 14. Globalization or Neo-imperialism 15. Globalization Masks U.S. Imperialism 16. Victors gobble the sinews of globalization 17. Neo-imperialism’s Hegemonism 18. New resistances to globalization 19. Globalization and micro movements