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  Encyclopedia: Alter-globalization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Globalization (or globalisation) is a term used to describe the changes in societies and the world economy that are the result of dramatically increased international trade and cultural exchange.
The term neoliberalism was coined by Conservative Republicans to describe a political-economic philosophy that had major implications for government policies beginning in the 1970s – and increasingly prominent since 1980 – that de-emphasizes or rejects government intervention in the economy (that complements private initiative), focusing instead on achieving progress and...
The peak forum for alter globalization activity is the annual World Social Forum
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 Alter-globalization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alter-globalization (or altermondialization from the French altermondialisation) is the name of a social movement which supports the international integration of globalization but advocates that values of democracy, economic justice, environmental protection, and human rights be put ahead of purely economic concerns.
The term is considered distinct from the more widely-used word 'anti-globalization', which is thought to be pejorative by members of the movement.
It defines the stance of movements opposed to a neoliberal globalization, but favorable to a globalization respectful of human rights, the environment, national sovereignty, and cultural diversity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alter-globalization   (351 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Alter-globalization Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alter-Globalization is the name of a social movement which supports the international integration of globalization but demands that values of democracy, economic justice, environmental protection, and...
Alter-Globalization (or altermondialization from the French altermondialisation) is the name of a social movement which supports the international integration of globalization but demands that values of democracy, economic justice, environmental protection, and human rights be put ahead of purely economic concerns known as neoliberalism.
Advocates of Alter-Globalization have set up a global news network, indymedia to report on and advocate for the alter-globalization movement.
www.ipedia.com /alter_globalization.html   (155 words)

  
 Alter-globalization -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The term is a positive spin on the more widely-used and pejorative word ' (additional info and facts about anti-globalization) anti-globalization'.
In its most radical form, alter-globalization approaches and is confused with (The doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences) internationalism as put forth by (A socialist who advocates communism) communists, since both oppose a globalization that would prioritize business executives (capitalists) over ordinary people (the proletariat).
Advocates of alter-globalization have set up an online global news network, the (additional info and facts about Independent Media Center) Independent Media Center, to report and shed light on developments pertinent to the movement.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alter-globalization.htm   (206 words)

  
 music.ca - globalization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
America is being plundered by the global elite.
Globalization will bring about major changes--and opportunities--for systems integrators and consulting firms, an IBM Global Services executive said.
An IBM executive says globalization will have a greater impact on corporations than the Internet has had, and that companies must go beyond seeking low-wage locations to focus on a "global innovation outlook."
www.music.ca /globalization/reference/search   (252 words)

  
 Graeme Chesters - University of Bradford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
He is researching the theories and practices of transformative movements, including work on anti-capitalism, global civil society and global complexity, social movement networks, frame analysis, identities and difference.
Future research is likely to retain a focus on global social movements with a specific emphasis upon participation, deliberation and democracy in distributed networks.
Chesters, G., We Are Everywhere: the Irresistible Rise of Global Anticapitalism, Verso, London, (2003).
www.brad.ac.uk /acad/peace/tmp/staff/chesters_g   (556 words)

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