This book examines the problem of social and environmental regulation, and the protection of human rights under the conditions of globalization. With detailed case studies on the clothing industry, forestry and corporate responsibility, Ronnie Lipschutz analyzes both the issues and problems that have given rise to various movements and campaigns, and the challenges these movements now face. He critically evaluates the effectiveness of such non-governmental organizations and examines the theoretical implications of these new forms of social regulation for politics, citizenship and the state. Lipschutz concludes that only through the creation of substantive democratic polities can global social problems be addressed.
This major new work provides expert answers and poses tough new questions for the global community. It will be essential reading for students, researchers and activists studying globalization, civil society, citizenship and human rights.
The Authors
Ronnie D.Lipschutz is Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Center for Global, International and Regional Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
James K.Rowe is a Ph.D. candidate in Politics at UC-Santa Cruz. |