Revisiting Globalization: From a Borderless to a Gated Globe (International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice)

This provocative volume takes an international, multidisciplinary approach to understanding globalization and assessing its economic, social, and environmental effects. Representing the Global North and South, it addresses important debates stemming from recent political events in the U.S. and U.K., the continuing rise of information technology, and the constant struggle between corporate interests and the health of the planet.The human outcomes of world human rights challenges are considered in the ongoing global narratives of migrants, refugees, and disabled persons, as well as possibilities for greater social equity and integration.This expert synthesis takes critical steps to reshape the concept of globalization from an amorphous mass of objectives and initiatives to a forward-looking model of clarity and balance. Included in the coverage: * Globalization and migration: is there a borderless world * A comparative assessment of climate policies of top emitters. * Neo-protectionism in the age of Brexit and Trump. * Working inclusively and redefining social valorization in the globalized world. * Understanding the strategy of M&As in the globalized perspective. * Reappraisal of social enterprise in a globalized world. __Revisiting Globalism__ will be of particular interest to those in the academic field and the statutory and nonprofit sectors whose work deals with teaching social sciences in higher education settings. Preface 6 Acknowledgments 9 Contents 8 Contributors 10 Chapter 1: Introduction: The Globalization Agenda 14 Introduction 14 Is Globalization in Crisis? 16 Globalization Contested 21 Globalization Reappraised 27 Structure of the Volume 30 References 34 Chapter 2: Understanding the Struggle for the Control of the Global Order 37 Introduction: The Foundations of the Established Global Order 37 Challenges to the Established Global Order 38 The Pillars of the Trade and Financial Principles of the Established World Order 40 Pillar 1: The US Dollar Hegemony 40 Pillar 2: Maintaining Control over Energy Resources 43 Global Changes in Demand and Supply of Energy 44 Changes in Demand 45 Changes in Supply 47 Possible Changes to the Established Global Order 50 Conclusion 51 References 52 Chapter 3: Globalization and Migration: Is there a Borderless World? 55 Introduction 55 Globalization and Migration in Ever-Changing World 57 The State: A Political Agenda? 59 Welfare State and Migration in the Changing Context of Globalization 62 Case Studies 64 Globalization and Migration 65 Welfare State and Migrants 67 National Cultures and Social Cohesion 70 Conclusion: In the Context of Austerity 74 References 76 Chapter 4: A Comparative Assessment of Climate Policies of Top Emitters: Towards Strengthening Climate Diplomacy and Action 80 Introduction 80 Emerging Climate Politics and Climate Policy Evaluation 82 Environmental Effectiveness 83 Share of Renewable Energies in Gross Electrical Consumption 84 Change in the Energy Intensity of the Economy (Kg of Oil Equivalent-­KgOE/US$ ppp) 84 Consistency with Climate Science 85 Economic Efficiency 87 Carbon Tax 88 Emission Trading Systems and Market Barriers 88 Equity 89 Political Feasibility 93 Conclusions: Common Threads and Emerging Issues 97 References 98 Chapter 5: Neo-protectionism in the Age of Brexit and Trump: What Does Australia Do with Its Powerful Friends? 101 Introduction 101 Australia and Globalisation 102 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) 104 Australia’s Reliance on Its Traditional Powerful Friends 106 Facing the ‘Shocks’ of ‘Brexit’ and President Trump 108 Brexit Referendum 108 President Trump’s Election 112 Australian Reactions to President Trump 115 A New Powerful Friend for Australia? 117 Globalisation’s Unrealised Promise 120 What Went Wrong with Globalisation? 120 Neo-liberalism and Domestic Policies 120 Navigating the Future: Australia’s Ties to Its Powerful Friends 122 References 123 Chapter 6: Working Inclusively and Redefining Social Valorization in the Globalized World: Activism, Research, Advocacy and the Disadvantaged 130 Introduction: Boundaries of Access and Hospitality 130 Inclusivity: ‘Voice’ and Valuing ‘Others’ 133 The Business Case: Inclusive Growth 135 Research, Activism and Advocacy: Some Emerging Themes and Challenges 137 Accessibility and Opportunity: One Speed or Two Speeds? 138 Research: NCH Case Study Scenario 140 Evaluation of 3 Years Since Foundation of NCH 140 The Focus Group Considered the Following Three Topics in Conversation 140 Some Emerging Vignettes and Themes in Focus Group and Interviews with Illustrative Selection of Participants’ Reflections 141 On the Usefulness of the NCH 141 On Breaking Out of Professional and Organizational or Social Silos 141 Selected Interview Respondents’ Comments (On Same Three Questions) 142 Barriers and Enablers 142 Integrating Students, Coursework, Community, Funding and Action Research 142 Events 142 Outcomes and Success Stories: Lessons Learned and Future Outlook 142 Discussion and Practical Steps in Framing Strategic Options, Goals and Actions 143 References 144 Chapter 7: Understanding the Strategy of M&As in the Globalized Perspective: Experiences from Indian IT Industry 147 Introduction 147 Building on Prior Research 148 Developing Research Framework 150 Analysis of the Trend 151 Trend of Distribution of Acquirer Companies 152 Pattern of Distribution of M&As 154 Pattern of Distribution of International Destination 155 Discussion on the Effect of Recession on M&A by Indian IT Companies 155 Discussion on the Motives of M&A by Indian IT Companies 157 Conclusion 161 References 161 Web Sites Visited 162 Chapter 8: Social Enterprise and Higher Education in a Globalized World 163 Introduction 163 Outline of Methodology 164 Social Enterprise: A Global Phenomenon 165 Social Enterprise and Higher Education 167 Social Enterprise and Teaching and Learning 169 Conclusion 170 References 171 Chapter 9: Conclusion: Globalization’s Conundrum—Are We in Flux? 174 Introduction 174 Framing Globalization in Today’s Global World 176 The Reappraisal of Globalization 181 Deconstructing Globalization 185 Concluding Observations 192 References 194 Index 197 This provocative volume takes an international, multidisciplinary approach to understanding globalization and assessing its economic, social, and environmental effects. Representing the Global North and South, it addresses important debates stemming from recent political events in the U.S. and U.K., the continuing rise of information technology, and the constant struggle between corporate interests and the health of the planet. The human outcomes of world human rights challenges are considered in the ongoing global narratives of migrants, refugees, and disabled persons, as well as possibilities for greater social equity and integration. This expert synthesis takes critical steps to reshape the concept of globalization from an amorphous mass of objectives and initiatives to a forward-looking model of clarity and balance. Included in the coverage: Globalization and migration: is there a borderless world A comparative assessment of climate policies of top emitters. Neo-protectionism in the age of Brexit and Trump. Working inclusively and redefining social valorization in the globalized world. Understanding the strategy of M & As in the globalized perspective. Reappraisal of social enterprise in a globalized world. Revisiting Globalism will be of particular interest to those in the academic field and the statutory and nonprofit sectors whose work deals with teaching social sciences in higher education settings. "Globalization continues to be a controversial issue. Recently we have witnessed some of the most developed countries in the world both advocating globalisation and its benefits and also advocating retrenchment and increasing isolationism. This book takes a critical perspective and examines the issue from a variety of perspectives and locations. An essential read for anyone interested in this issue." Professor David Crowther, De Montfort University, UK & Chair, Social Responsibility Research Network .-- Provided by publisher Annotation This provocative volume takes an international, multidisciplinary approach to understanding globalization and assessing its economic, social, and environmental effects. Representing the Global North and South, it addresses important debates stemming from recent political events in the U.S. and U.K., the continuing rise of information technology, and the constant struggle between corporate interests and the health of the planet. The human outcomes of world human rights challenges are considered in the ongoing global narratives of migrants, refugees, and disabled persons, as well as possibilities for greater social equity and integration. This expert synthesis takes critical steps to reshape the concept of globalization from an amorphous mass of objectives and initiatives to a forward-looking model of clarity and balance. Included in the coverage:Globalization and migration: is there a borderless worldA comparative assessment of climate policies of top emitters. Neo-protectionism in the age of Brexit and Trump. Working inclusively and redefining social valorization in the globalized world. Understanding the strategy of M & As in the globalized perspective. Reappraisal of social enterprise in a globalized world. Revisiting Globalism will be of particular interest to those in the academic field and the statutory and nonprofit sectors whose work deals with teaching social sciences in higher education settings Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv Introduction: The Globalization Agenda (Roopinder Oberoi, Jamie P. Halsall)....Pages 1-23 Understanding the Struggle for the Control of the Global Order (Barend L. Prinsloo)....Pages 25-42 Globalization and Migration: Is there a Borderless World? (Qingwen Xu, Jamie P. Halsall)....Pages 43-67 A Comparative Assessment of Climate Policies of Top Emitters: Towards Strengthening Climate Diplomacy and Action (Marco Grasso, Venkatesh Dutta)....Pages 69-89 Neo-protectionism in the Age of Brexit and Trump: What Does Australia Do with Its Powerful Friends? (Michael Lester, Marie dela Rama)....Pages 91-119 Working Inclusively and Redefining Social Valorization in the Globalized World: Activism, Research, Advocacy and the Disadvantaged (Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten, Tom Cockburn)....Pages 121-137 Understanding the Strategy of M&As in the Globalized Perspective: Experiences from Indian IT Industry (Rabi N. Kar, Amit Soni)....Pages 139-154 Social Enterprise and Higher Education in a Globalized World (Roopinder Oberoi, Jamie P. Halsall, Michael Snowden, Elizabeth F. Caldwell)....Pages 155-165 Conclusion: Globalization’s Conundrum—Are We in Flux? (Roopinder Oberoi, Jamie P. Halsall)....Pages 167-189 Back Matter ....Pages 191-197