| Description |
xvi, 248 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : Barbarism Inc / Gill Hubbard and David Miller -- Ch. 1. Globalization and war / Noam Chomsky -- Ch. 2. Britain and the G8 : a champion of the world's poor? / Mark Curtis -- Ch. 3. Democracy / Colin Leys -- Ch. 4. War / Lindsey German -- Ch. 5. Corporate power / Olivier Hoedeman -- Ch. 6. The gang of 8 : the good governance roadshow / Emma Miller -- Ch. 7. Climate change / George Monbiot -- Ch. 8. Trade / Susan George -- Ch. 9. Food security / Caroline Lucas and Michael Woodin -- Ch. 10. 'War on terror' on racism, asylum and immigration / Salma Yaqoob -- Ch. 11. Privatization and workers' rights : but neo-liberals are such nice people ... / Bob Crow -- Ch. 12. Poverty / Tommy Sheridan -- Ch. 13. Debt : the debt crisis and the campaign to end it / Vicki Clayton -- Ch. 14. Health and HIV/AIDS : fine words and fatal indifference / Ronald Labonte, Ted Schrecker and David McCoy -- Ch. 15. Genoa 2001 : which side to be on? / Haidi Giuliani |
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Ch. 16. Where do we go from here? / Sam Ashman -- Conclusion : naming the problem / David Miller and Gill Hubbard |
| Summary |
What is the G8? Every year world leaders convene for their annual summit, accompanied by thousands of protestors and anti-globalization activists. In Genoa in 2001, street battles between police and demonstrators made world headlines, as one protestor was shot. This book is a one-stop guide for anyone who wants to know more about the G8, what it is, and why it's a problem. Leading writers and activists including Noam Chomsky, George Monbiot, Susan George, Mark Curtis and Caroline Lucas explain in brief, succinct chapters, what is wrong with the G8 neo-liberal agenda and propose alternatives. Chapters cover G8 attitudes to the key issues: war, corporate power, climate change, immigration, trade, debt, food. Ideal for anyone who is troubled by the current direction set by our world leaders, this book is also a great tool for activists |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Group of Eight (Organization)
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Globalization -- Social aspects.
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International organization.
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International relations.
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| Author |
Hubbard, Gill.
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Miller, David, 1964-
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| LC no. |
2005002364 |
| ISBN |
0745324207 (paperback) |
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0745324215 |
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