Conscious Globalism: Conflicts and Countermeasures

Author: David A. Schwartz
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: "Thought-provoking, timely, and highly persuasive, Conscious Globalism addresses the challenges and benefits of the globalization movement. Dr. Schwartz argues with a vivid, witty, and engaging style the challenges and advantages brought by the globalization effort. For a broad range of stakeholders, the author compellingly illustrates how 'value-driven idealism can be combined with results-driven pragmatism,' thereby benefiting all residents of our global village in the long term." — Geoffrey C. Thomas, retired director of General Motors Acceptance Corporation and chairman of General Motors Mortgage Company "David Schwartz reminds the business community of its significant responsibilities, and he is doing an extraordinary thing. Economic globalization grants businesses great freedom; therefore, (corporate responsibility) largely depends on how this freedom is utilized. Readers of Conscious Globalism will see a significant enhancement in their sense of responsibility and a broader perspective. Thank you very much for what Dr. Schwartz has done." — John B. Cobb Jr., coauthor of For the Common Good How should we respond in the era of globalization? This book explores the tensions of today's conflicts through the dramatic event of globalization. Its primary task is to describe the behaviors prevailing in global markets that counteract the achievement of expected goals, such as the recent surfacing issues—Argentina's economic collapse, the complete collapse of Enron and WorldCom, global warming, terrorism, and the spread of AIDS. The second task is to analyze the flawed notions that trigger these behaviors and to propose transformative perspectives. The author points out a new path to a more harmonious and beneficial global order by using examples of companies, communities, and nations that have succeeded by adhering to a broader and richer conception of self-interest.