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OverviewGlobalization is reducing our ability to control our life chances in an increasingly interconnected world. Employing a systems-theory perspective, Hedley contends that although historically humankind has gained increasing control over its fate, the trajectory of control is now on a downward course. Paradoxically, although the primary objectives of modern globalization include greater scale, access, speed, efficiency, and predictability - or in a word, control - Hedley asserts that our greater connectedness leaves humankind more vulnerable to unforeseen risks than many systems independently organized. He produces evidence from the many system failures in the globally connected information and communications infrastructure. With an increasing human population, rising human aspirations, and growing global instability, increased human control from further technological innovation becomes less and less likely. These developments, combined with a finite global eco-environment, make ecological crises potentially more devastating. Hedley concludes by discussing various approaches and strategies to deal with the problems identified. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan HedleyPublisher: Kumarian Press Imprint: Kumarian Press Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9781565491526ISBN 10: 1565491521 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 31 August 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsRunning Out of Control brilliantly exposes secrets of globalization. In a book both thematic and comparative, the author discusses problems intrinsic to globalization which societies will have to face in the coming decades, then offers solutions. The book is a must for students of sociology, political science, economics and public management. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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