The Three Waves of Globalization A History of a developing global consciousness

• Main Author: Robertson, Robbie 1951- (Robert Thomas) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London, New York Zed Books 2003; ©2003
• Subjects: Intercultural communication; Social psychology; Globalization > Social aspects; Globalization > Economic aspects; Civilization, Modern > 1950-
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• Physical Description: 291 pages 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [272]-280) and indexes
• ISBN: 9781856498616

Globalization requires a new reading of the human story. Historian Robbie Robertson argues that the human interconnections slowly developing since pre-history achieved global proportions for the first time 500 years ago. A globalized humanity needs a new consciousness of itself to avoid the upset threatened by ethnic and national tensions, environmental catastrophes, and a new democratic divide. Our nascent global consciousness, Robertson urges, needs to be fostered to effect global solutions based on an inclusive reading of history, economic democratization, and individual empowerment