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This work deepens our understanding of globalization by placing the phenomenon in a broader historical perspective. It conveys a clearer picture of globalization's current state and future prospects than the current conventional wisdom.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface.
The Weight of the Past.
The Industrial Counterrevolution.
Centralization versus Uncertainty.
From World Economy to World War.
Twilight of the Idols.
The Dead Hand.
Hollow Capitalism.
The Rule of Lawlessness.
Unpeaceful Coexistence.
Recasting the Safety Net.
Liberalization by Fits and Starts.
Notes.
Epilogue.
Bibliography.
Index.
Bericht
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"compelling...excellent". (The Wall Street Journal, April 4, 2002)
"Brink Lindsey provides an eloquent, much needed corrective by putting international integration into historical context." (The Economist, May 2, 2002)
"...Brink Lindsey provides an eloquent, much needed corrective by putting international integration into historical context..." (The Economist, 3 May 2002)
"...should be required reading for professional eceonomists..." (City to Cities, June 2002)
