Globalization or Empire?
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Conditions
| Author: | Jan Nederveen Pieterse | ISBN: | 9781135934798 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jan Nederveen Pieterse |
| ISBN: | 9781135934798 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
In this smart and concise examination of the trends driving contemporary globalization, Jan Nederveen Pieterse argues that the United States' pursuit of global primacy is based upon a complex melding of neoliberal economics and hegemonic politics. Do alternate capitalisms offer viable alternatives to the American way? Globalization or Empire? looks at globalization with acuity and thoughtfulness and uncovers its underlying dramas.
In this smart and concise examination of the trends driving contemporary globalization, Jan Nederveen Pieterse argues that the United States' pursuit of global primacy is based upon a complex melding of neoliberal economics and hegemonic politics. Do alternate capitalisms offer viable alternatives to the American way? Globalization or Empire? looks at globalization with acuity and thoughtfulness and uncovers its underlying dramas.
