Imperialism and resistance / John Rees.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rees, John, 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imperialism.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

xii, 265 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

Summary:

A unique critique of the new economic and military imperialism of the United States and its allies in the twenty-first century. Inspired by the anti-globalization and anti-war movements, in which the author himself has played a crucial role, this is also an accessible introduction to the huge changes in global politics since the dominance of the American Empire with the end of the Cold War. It covers the key areas of: the nature of the new imperialismthe economic power of the USglobalization and inequalitywars in the post Cold War eraoil and empireresisting the new imperialism. This lively, provocative and practical book is an essential guide to the politics of the new world order, which also offers constructive suggestions on how the global resistance movement should develop. It is important new reading for activists, students and all those wanting to understand and challenge the new imperialism.

Contents:

Arms and America

US economic power in the age of globalisation

Oil and empire

Globalisation and inequality

Their democracy and ours

War and ideology

Resisting imperialism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415346754

0415346762

OCLC:

65537987

Publisher Number:

9780415346757

9780415346764

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