1st Edition
The Global Economy Divergent Perspectives On Economic Change
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
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This collection of contemporary essays addresses the imposing changes occurring in the global economy and presents thoughtful policy options for managing them. The debate among these experts vividly illustrates the dimensions and consequences of the new global economy for the U.S. population and suggests appropriate policies for mitigating its impact. Contrasting perspectives on the origin and... Read more
Preface -- Introduction: A Historical Overview of the Global Economy -- Charting the Dimensions -- Origins of the Global Economy -- Current Trends in Global Production -- A Case Study of the Steel Industry -- Implications for the U.S. Economy -- Facing the Dilemmas -- The Impact on Labor -- The Social Costs for Women and Blacks -- Proposals for Revitalization -- Conclusion: A Sociological Assessment of Divergent Perspectives -- Epilogue: Seeking an Alternative to the Global Economy
Biography
"Edward W. Gondolf is associate professor of sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a research associate of the IUP Center for Community Affairs. Irwin M. Marcus is professor of history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. James P. Dougherty is codirector of the Center for Alternative Studies in Pittsburgh and an instructor of sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania."
