Ethical Dimensions of Global Development |
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| Editor:
| Gehring, Verna V. |
| Foreword by:
| Galston, William |
| Contribution by:
| Crocker, David A.
Esquith, Stephen L.
Li, Xiaorong
Pierik, Roland
Daly, Herman E. |
| Series title: | Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7425-4962-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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As a broad concept, 'globalization' denotes the declining significance of national boundaries. At a deeper level, globalization is the proposition that nation-states are losing the power to control what occurs within their borders and that what transpires across borders is rising in relative significance. The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development: An Introduction, the fifth book in Rowman & Littlefield's Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies series, discusses key...
More DescriptionAs a broad concept, 'globalization' denotes the declining significance of national boundaries. At a deeper level, globalization is the proposition that nation-states are losing the power to control what occurs within their borders and that what transpires across borders is rising in relative significance. The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development: An Introduction, the fifth book in Rowman & Littlefield's Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies series, discusses key questions concerning globalization and its implications, including: Can general ethical principles be brought to bear on questions of globalization? Do economic development and self-government require a duty of care? Is economic destiny crucial to individual autonomy? This collection provides readers with current information and useful insights into this complex topic.