Globalization and Environment: Discourse, Policies and Practices

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Manish K. Verma

• Language: English

• Edition: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131607091

• Pages: 388

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Globalization, Environment and Society by Manish K. Verma provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex interconnections between globalization, environmental transformations, and societal changes. The book examines how the multifaceted process of globalization—encompassing social, cultural, economic, political, and ecological dimensions—has led to integration, unification, and transformation on a global scale.

The volume delves into:

• The ecological, social, and economic dimensions of globalization

• The debates surrounding its benefits and drawbacks, including issues of inequality and environmental degradation

• The impact of globalization on women, marginalized groups, and socio-economic structures

• Environmental concerns, climate change debates, and sustainable development challenges

With contributions from eminent scholars, the book critically assesses whether globalization should be viewed as a boon or bane for humankind while presenting evolving perspectives on the policies, practices, and discourses it has generated.

Structured across four major strands—Emerging Discourse, Ecological Dimension, Social Dimension, and Economic Dimension—this work provides valuable insights for students, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of Sociology, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, and Globalization Studies.