The Three Waves of Globalization A History of a developing global consciousness
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 th...
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| Language: | English |
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London, New York
Zed Books
2003
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Add Tag | Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 291 pages 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [272]-280) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 9781856498616 |
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