Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
A New Democracy: Alternatives to a Bankrupt World Order (Global Issues)
Harry Shutt
€ 4.99
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for A New Democracy: Alternatives to a Bankrupt World Order (Global Issues)
Paperback. There is no alternative to the prevailing global economic system has become a watchword of our times, but this book argues that this stance lacks vision, is empty of social responsibility and environmental care, and that it cannot deliver a stable economy or a secure political future. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 192 pages, notes, tables, index, further reading list. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 185. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Harry Shutt argues our world is coming under threat from forces that the ruling elite is increasingly unable to control. Our present economic system is inherently unstable and heading not just for recession, but very serious breakdown. And US domination of international politics cannot last in an age where democracy and respect for human rights are demanded and where marginalisation of most of the world's people is no longer acceptable. This book gives us a trenchant mix of powerful critique and concrete hope. The author exposes the fantasies at the heart of today's market capitalism and counterfeit democracy. Here ... Read more
Harry Shutt argues our world is coming under threat from forces that the ruling elite is increasingly unable to control. Our present economic system is inherently unstable and heading not just for recession, but very serious breakdown. And US domination of international politics cannot last in an age where democracy and respect for human rights are demanded and where marginalisation of most of the world's people is no longer acceptable. This book gives us a trenchant mix of powerful critique and concrete hope. The author exposes the fantasies at the heart of today's market capitalism and counterfeit democracy. Here ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Zed Books
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Global Issues
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781856499743
SKU
KCW0013092
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Harry Shutt
Harry Shutt was educated at Oxford and Warwick Universities. He worked for six years in the Development and Planning Division of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). He then moved to the Research Department of the General and Municipal Workers' Union (1973-76) and subsequently became Chief Economist at the Fund for Research and Investment for the Development of Africa (1977-79). Since ... Read more
Reviews for A New Democracy: Alternatives to a Bankrupt World Order (Global Issues)
'Shutt makes a compelling case for a a restructuring of the international economic system to place more emphasis on cooperation rather than competition among nations. The idea that poverty can be solved by economic growth should no longer be admissable.' The New Statesman