The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development

The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 108
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ISBN-10 : 0742549615
ISBN-13 : 9780742549616
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Book Synopsis The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development by : Verna V. Gehring

Download or read book The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development written by Verna V. Gehring and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a broad concept, "globalization" denotes the declining significance of national boundaries. At a deeper level, globalization is the proposition that nation-states are losing the power to control what occurs within their borders and that what transpires across borders is rising in relative significance. The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development: An Introduction, the fifth book in Rowman & Littlefield's Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies series, discusses key questions concerning globalization and its implications, including: Can general ethical principles be brought to bear on questions of globalization? Do economic development and self-government require a duty of care? Is economic destiny crucial to individual autonomy? This collection provides readers with current information and useful insights into this complex topic.


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