Sistema Bibliotecario Area Metropolitana

Abstract: What is the effect of transitional corporations (TNCs) on the world's poor? In his exploration of this little-investigated aspect of their activities, Jhon Madeley's charge is that TNC power is cousing hardship for millions of the poor in the developing countries. This readable book places on the agenda what ought to be purposes of giant enterprises and chart new ways in which we can seek to influence them.

Abstract: The volume highlights the importance of understanding globalization as a non-unilateral and multidimensional process, with immense possibilities for intervention, rather than as an overarching project with a predetermined goal. It will also be of interest to social activists, journalists, policymakers and NGOs.

Abstract: This multidisciplinary volume axplores the tensions and dilemmas inherent in the process of globalization, from local, national and global perspectives. This book will be of interest to a wide range of people - social activists, social scientists, policy makers, research scholars and students, and all those who visualize a humane and just global community.

Abstract: Lester R. Brown documents the ways in which human demands are outstripping the earth's natural capacities - and how the resulting environment damage is undermining food production

Abstract: Written in a highly readable style, "The Earth Policy Reader" assesses progress in building an eco-economy. For those concerned about the future habitability of the earth, finding a better assestment will not be easy.

Abstract: This dissertation is of a very hight overall standard. Its main strenghts are its coherent methodological framework, its extensive use and critical evaluation of literature and the quality of its analysis. The dissertation therefore provides a distinctively different perspective on the issues.