Debating Globalization is a short, accessible introduction to the debate about globalization written by many of the most prominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in association with openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing on the pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions. Rich and positive suggestions are made for reshaping globalization into a force that will work for humans everywhere. In an extended analysis, David Held provides a robust critique of the present order and sets out his alternative vision. Building on arguments he made in Global Covenant, he calls for a new global political agenda, informed by social democratic political values. His analysis has been criticized by leading figures and their responses follow in this book. There are chapters by, among others, Martin Wolf, Roger Scruton, Grahame Thompson, David Mepham, Meghnad Desai, Maria Livanos Cattaui, Patrick Bond, Benjamin Barber, John Elkington, Takashi Inoguchi, Narc s Serra, and Anne-Marie Slaughter and Thomas N. Hale. The volume ends with David Held's reply to his critics. The book provides a fascinating introduction to the debate about globalization today.

Debating Globalization is a short, accessible introductionto the debate about globalization written by many of the mostprominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in associationwith openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing onthe pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions.Rich and positive suggestions are made for reshaping globalizationinto a force that will work for humans everywhere.In an extended analysis, David Held provides a robust critiqueof the present order and sets out his alternative vision. Buildingon arguments he made in Global Covenant, he calls for a new globalpolitical agenda, informed by social democratic political values.His analysis has been criticized by leading figures and theirresponses follow in this book. There are chapters by, among othersMartin Wolf, Roger Scruton, Grahame Thompson, David Mepham, MeghnadDesai, Maria Livanos Cattaui, Patrick Bond, Benjamin Barber, JohnElkington, Takashi Inoguchi, Narcís Serra, and Anne-MarieSlaughter and Thomas N. Hale. The volume ends with David Held'sreply to his critics.The book provides a fascinating introduction to the debate aboutglobalization today.

Notes on Contributors.Preface by Anthony Barnett and Casper Henderson.Acknowledgements.Introduction by Anthony Barnett and Caspar Henderson.1. Globalization: The Dangers and the Answers.David Held.2. The Case for Optimism.Martin Wolf.3. Delusions of Internationalism.Roger Scruton.4. The Limits to Globalization.Grahame Thompson.· 5. The Far Side of Globalization.David Mepham.6. Social Democracy as World Panacea.Meghnad Desai.7. The Test of Practice.Maria Livanos Cattaui.8. Top Down or Bottom Up.· Patrick Bond.9. Globalization Reality Check.John Elkington.10. Three Modes of Order.Takashi Inoguchi.11. Globalization.Narcis Serra.12. Global Governance.Anne-Marie Slaughter & Thomas N. Hale.13. America, the UN and the World.Kofi Annan.14. What are the Dangers and the Answers?.David Held.Appendix A.The Barcelona Development Agency.Appendix B.The New Human Security Doctrine.Mary Kaldor & Marlies Glasius.Notes.Index