Globalization and Development

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. The three tensions of globalization. 2. The basic insights of religions. 3. An Indian approach to religion. 4. Moral principles of civilization. 5. The religion of the new civilization. 6. Education in the new civilization. 7. New world civilization. 8. Economics of the new civilization. 9. Gandhian and globalization. 10. Battle for the future. 11. Communication and global security: the challenges for the next millennium. 12. Globalization of the past and future. 13. The future progress of humanity. 14. Alternatives. Bibliography.

"Globalization has brought improvements in material welfare to billions of people. The global economy of today offers unparalled opportunity to raise living standards across the world. But is it a threat to jobs? Is it helping to overcome poverty? How can the changes arising from globalization be managed?

Aim of this book is to provide to our readers answers to these and other relevant questions with regard to globalization and development. In selecting material for this volume course contents of the various universities have been kept in view." (jacket)