At the Edge: Global Capitalism Life

Author: Anthony Giddens
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: After facing various challenges in the 20th century, capitalism entered the 21st century with a stronger presence. As a cultural form and a dominant force in people's daily lives, will capitalism encounter strong competitors in the new century? Each generation believes it lives in profound changes, and our generation is no exception. The power and momentum behind these changes lie in the economic, political, and cultural transformations encompassed by the term "globalization." Extraordinary technological innovations interact with one another, and the global impact generated by these innovations under the drive of global capitalism makes today's changes particularly complex. Their speed, inevitability, and force are unprecedented. The articles and discussions collected in this book attempt to assess these changes. The scale and nature of both the risks and opportunities have clearly undergone a significant leap.