Ideologies of globalization : contending visions of a new world order

Globalization' is a term which dominates much political discussion at the start of the 21st century and is accepted by many as an inevitable process.

However, as recent protests in the United States and elsewhere have demonstrated, there is considerable popular opposition to the much vaunted 'New World Order'.

This book examines the key debates about globalization and provides a detailed and incisive analysis of the varied and often contradictory opposition to globalization within the United States.

Subjects covered include: the historical context of the development of globalization in the US in the post-war period opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the General Agreement on Trade & Tariffs (GATT) & the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the nationalist response to globalization from 'militia' groups and others on the extreme right the populist backlash against globalization recent moves by advocates of the free market to present 'globalization with a human face'.

Timely, informative and controversial, this book is essential reading for all those seeking to understand American politics and current developments within the global politica