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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783709103321

Autore

Lipschutz Ronnie D.

Titolo

Globalization, governmentality and global politics : regulation for the rest of us? / / Ronnie D. Lipschutz ; with James K. Rowe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon [England] ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005

ISBN

1-135-99142-1

1-135-99143-X

1-282-77893-5

9786612778933

0-203-79926-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (264 p.)

Collana

RIPE series in global political economy

Altri autori (Persone)

RoweJames K

Disciplina

303.48/2

Soggetti

Globalization

Globalization - Social aspects

Social responsibility of business

International business enterprises - Social aspects

Foreign trade regulation

International economic relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Tables; Figures; Series Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Between governmentality and global politics; PART I Affluence and effluents; 2 Globalization, externalities, and regulation; 3 Creating a stark utopia? Self-regulating markets and the disappearance of politics; PART II Doing well by doing good?; 4 Doing well by doing it? Social regulation and the transnational apparel industry; 5 Paper or plastic? The privatization of global forestry regulation; 6 Corporate social responsibility as business strategy; PART III What is to be done?

7 Morals, markets, and members: privatizing human rights in the name of the public good8 Bringing politics back in; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Globalization is moving fast, impacting on the life of all nations with accelerating force. In this new study Ronnie Lipschutz shows how it is



being handled by specific groups seeking positive outcomes for the people and causes they represent. Globalization, Governmentality and Global Politics details how the widespread failure of states and corporations to regulate the impact of increased globalization has given rise to non-governmental organizations and movements, aiming to influence corporations regarding social responsibilities and address key issues such as human rights