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Globalization Unmasked: Imperialism in the 21st Century,New
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Perhaps no word today is used and misused more than globalization. It generally serves to refer to worldwide epochdefining changes in the organization of societies, economies and politics. But as Petras and Veltmeyer demonstrate, the term globalization obscures much more than it reveals.In practice, globalization provides a cover for a new form of imperialist exploitation and the institution of US hegemony over a global process of capital accumulation. In the last decade, capitalists in Europe and the United States have created favourable conditions for the takeover and recolonization of economies across the developing world. International capital has managed to restore highly profitable returns on investments and operations as never before, creating islands of opulent prosperity within a sea of growing poverty and misery.In effect, this book argues that the terms globalization and imperialism are widely used as alternative frameworks for understanding the dynamics of the same worldwide developments and trends. Employing an imperialist analytical framework over that of globalization not only provides a better understanding but also points towards forces of resistance and opposition that through political action may bring about necessary change.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Globalization Unmasked'? A: The main theme of 'Globalization Unmasked' is the critique of globalization as a concept that obscures the realities of imperialist exploitation and US hegemony in the global economic landscape.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Globalization Unmasked' are James Petras and Henry Veltmeyer.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Globalization Unmasked'? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Globalization Unmasked'? A: The book was published on July 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book listed for sale? A: 'Globalization Unmasked' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of Economic Policy & Development.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide on globalization? A: The book argues that viewing globalization through an imperialist analytical framework offers better insights into global dynamics and highlights forces of resistance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Globalization Unmasked' provides critical insights that can be valuable for academic study in fields such as economics, political science, and international relations.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impacts of globalization on developing countries? A: Yes, it discusses how globalization has led to economic conditions that favor capitalist interests, often at the expense of developing countries.