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Book SynopsisDebate style readers can be powerful teaching tools, but they are only effective in so far as the readings really speak to one another. Without readings in true dialogue, the crux of the debate is lost on students, the reader fails to add real depth to the course, and students are left in the lurch.
Controversies in Globalization solves this issue by inviting 17 pairs of scholars and practitioners to write specifically for the volume, directly addressing current and relevant questions in international relations through concise "yes" and "no" pieces on topics related to security, political economy, the environment, public health, democracy, demography, and social issues like gender and ethnicity. At the request of reviewers, new to this edition are three chapters covering the financial crisis, maritime security, and international conflict. Providing students with necessary context, the editors offer introductions that effectively frame the debate and make clear what is at stake, both from a theoretical as well as from a practical perspective. Concluding discussion questions in each chapter encourage critical thinking and analysis.
Haas and Hird′s edited collection helps readers come to terms with the varying perspectives on globalization, and urges critical reflection and the exploration of alternate views.
Table of ContentsPart I: International Political Economy Chapter 1: Trade Liberalization and Economic Growth: Does Trade Liberalization Contribute to Economic Prosperity? - David Dollar and Robert H. Wade Chapter 2: Trade and Equality: Does Free Trade Promote Economic Equality? - L. Alan Winters and Kate Vyborny and Nancy Birdsall Chapter 3: Poverty: Can Foreign Aid Reduce Poverty? - Jeffrey Sachs and George B.N. Ayittey Chapter 4: Financial Crises: Will Preventing Future Financial Crises Require Concerted International Rulemaking? - Jagdish N. Bhagwati and Philip I. Levy Part II: Security Chapter 5: Terrorism and Security: Is International Terrorism a Significant Challenge to National Security? - Charles Duelfer and John Mueller Chapter 6: Nuclear Weapons: Should the United States or the International Community Aggressively Pursue Nuclear Nonproliferation Policies? - Reid B.C. Pauly and Scott D. Sagan and Todd S. Sechser Chapter 7: Military Intervention and Human Rights: Is Foreign Military Intervention Justified by Widespread Human Rights Abuses? - Jack Donnelly and Doug Bandow Chapter 8: Maritime Security: Does Controlling Piracy and Other Criminal Activities Require Systematic State Interventions? - Scott McKenzie and Karl Muth Chapter 9: International Conflict: Is War Likely Between the Great Powers? - John F. Copper and Joshua S. Goldstein Part III: Environment and Public Health Chapter 10: Climate Change and the Environment: Can International Regimes Be Effective Means to Restrain Carbon Emissions? - Brent Ranalli and Samuel Thenstrom Chapter 11: The Future of Energy: Should Governments Encourage the Development of Alternative Energy Sources to Help Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? - Christopher Flavin and Michael Lynch Chapter 12: HIV/AIDS: Should the Wealthy Nations Promote anti-HIV/AIDS Efforts in Poor Nations? - Mead Over and Mark Heywood Part IV: Democracy, Demography, and Social Issues Chapter 13: Gender: Should the United States Aggressively Promote Women’s Rights in Developing Nations? - Isobel Coleman and Marcia E. Greenberg Chapter 14: Immigration: Should Countries Liberalize Immigration Policies? - James F. Hollifield and Philip Martin Chapter 15: Culture and Diversity: Should Development Efforts Seek to Preserve Local Culture? - Elsa Stamatopoulou and Kwame Anthony Appiah Chapter 16: Civil Society: Do NGOs Wield Too Much Power? - Kenneth Anderson and Marlies Glasius Chapter 17: Democracy: Should All Nations Be Encouraged to Promote Democratization? - Francis Fukuyama and Michael McFaul and Edward D. Mansfield and Jack Snyder
