Globalization and Neo-liberalism
Globalization and Neo-liberalism
Reflections on Croatian Society
Contributor(s): Davorka Vidović (Editor), Davor Pauković (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Supranational / Global Economy, Civil Society, Governance, Sociology, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Nationalism Studies, Rural and urban sociology, Sociology of Culture, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Centar za politološka istraživanja
Keywords: globalization;
Summary/Abstract: This book is a collection of papers written and presented at the Panel Discussion on Globalization and Neo-liberalism, held on April 19th 2006 in Zagreb. This Panel Discussion was organized by the Political Science Research Centre Forum. It gathered eminent Croatian scientists from different scientific fields of research (sociology, political sciences, economics, history, law, philosophy and others). Multidisciplinary approach ensured a fruitful discussion resulting with this book which aims to enlighten many globalization issues from different aspects and points of view. Understanding the changes in contemporary society connected with processes of globalization and the neo-liberal doctrine and the ways in which they reflect on Croatian society and state requires systematic and multidisciplinary scientific rethinking. In the scope of this comprehension the book intends to provide at least an overview of possible responses to the challenges of the world we live in. Although primarily based on scientific and theoretical ground, papers presented in this book also aim to offer some pragmatic ideas and solutions, which is particulary important for the positioning of Croatian society in the context of transition, European integration and adaptation to global processes. Following the given framework of globalization and neo-liberalism, papers presented in this book examine and question different issues starting with the definition of globalization, neo-liberal globalization and globalism in terms of concepts and contents. Also, putting these phenomena in a historical context offers a basis for understanding of contemporary transformation of society and social structures. Various aspects of global relations have been discussed: the role of major and powerful states, the role of international organizations and transnational corporations, changes in labor conditions, position of small countries, transformation of the welfare state and emersion of new forms of social solidarity, security on global and local level, global environment destruction, antiglobalization responses and others. From different points of view the papers in this book examine almost all important specific implications of the influence globalization and neo-liberalism have on economies, politics, welfare state, regulation, security, environment and social issues, aiming especially at pointing out positive and negative consequences for Croatian society.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-953-7022-16-7
- Page Count: 192
- Publication Year: 2007
- Language: English
The two sides of globalization
The two sides of globalization
(The two sides of globalization)
- Author(s):Ivan Rogić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Economic policy, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Politics and society, Demography and human biology, Nationalism Studies, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
- Page Range:9-16
- No. of Pages:8
- Summary/Abstract:There are two main difficulties in a discussion about globalization. The first is obvious in the tension between a demand for an applicable concept and a demand for an analytically extensive inventory of real processes that comes under the heading of globalization. The second is apparent in, it is not incorrect to say, the chaotic scientific archaeology, where patterns of thinking, which hardly conceal the needs or aims carried out in particular political or ideological programs have considerable importance. The expectation that these difficulties will be avoided in this paper is more than illusory. In addition, the demanding brevity of the paper (the organizer’s recommendation that this be limited to 5-7 pages) also needs to be taken into account. Thus, given the anticipated “genre-defining” scope of this paper it is difficult to exceed the limits of a few principal observations.
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What is global change?
What is global change?
(What is global change?)
- Author(s):Matko Meštrović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, Security and defense, Social differentiation, Studies in violence and power, Sociology of the arts, business, education, Welfare services, Economic development, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
- Page Range:17-35
- No. of Pages:19
- Summary/Abstract:Because humankind is confronted with the need to manage increasingly complex systems, it would seem appropriate for us to learn to deal with controversial issues by explicitly including different perspectives, Nicolaas D.van Egmond argues in his Foreword to the book Perspectives on Global Change. The model based exploration such as this one, he believes, can actually provide a platform for placing many apparently unrelated events in a larger and more meaningful context. Science can, in this way, contribute to policy-making by adding valueoriented aspects to the ‘knowledge rational’ analysis of how to reconcile ends and means. Such a contribution seems rather urgent in view of the transition which humankind is currently going through.
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Neo-liberal Globalization in the Clash of Civilizations
Neo-liberal Globalization in the Clash of Civilizations
(Neo-liberal Globalization in the Clash of Civilizations)
- Author(s):Mislav Kukoč
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Welfare systems, Developing nations
- Page Range:37-53
- No. of Pages:17
- Summary/Abstract:Like some other new notions and phenomena such as multiculturalism, clash of civilizations, bioethics, the term globalization has become known only quite recently. The terms “globalize” and “globalism” were coined in a treatise published sixty years ago. Although the noun “globalization” first appeared in a Webster’s Dictionary of American English in 1961, as recently as to the mid-1980s, words such as “global”, “globality”, “globalization” and “globalism”, as well as concepts of “global market” or “global ecology” were virtually unknown. Before the last decades of the twentieth century, discussions of world affairs nearly always invoked the vocabulary of “international” rather than “global” relations. Although an Americanism in the first instance, during the last two decades notions of globalization have quickly spread across dozens of other languages. The recent popularity of this new term resulted with numerous controversial definitions of globalization. In normative terms, some people have associated “globalization” with progress, prosperity and peace. For others, however, the word has conjured up deprivation, disaster and doom. No one is indifferent, but many are confused.
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A Historical Development of Neo-liberalism
A Historical Development of Neo-liberalism
(A Historical Development of Neo-liberalism)
- Author(s):Davor Pauković
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics, Civil Society, Governance, Political economy, Politics and society, History and theory of political science
- Page Range:55-80
- No. of Pages:26
- Summary/Abstract:Neo-liberalism is, undoubtedly, today’s dominant economical and political ideology. This paper is an attempt to give a general outline of where it derived from, what was it based on, and how it became the leading driving force in the field of economy and politics.
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Neo-liberal globalization. Transformation of societies and states in the second era of modernism (the second era of globalization)
Neo-liberal globalization. Transformation of societies and states in the second era of modernism (the second era of globalization)
(Neo-liberal globalization. Transformation of societies and states in the second era of modernism (the second era of globalization))
- Author(s):Anđelko Milardović-Ivanković
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Supranational / Global Economy, Civil Society, Governance, Sociology, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Political economy, Sociology of Culture
- Page Range:81-96
- No. of Pages:6
- Summary/Abstract:Disputes over globalization have been intensified in various issues. One of the disputes deals with the history of globalization. Is globalization an old or a completely new process? If it is an old process, what differentiates it from the current process of globalizations or the overall integration of the world and human society in a single whole? Of course, there are different answers to this. The first approach points out that globalization is as old as the human race. The others believe it is a new process, influenced by neo-liberal values and new information technologies development enabling this type of globalization, a type beyond all historical types, scarcely comparable with any so far known attempts to globalize economy, politics and culture.
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Globalization and Regulation
Globalization and Regulation
(Globalization and Regulation)
- Author(s):Josip Kregar
- Language:English
- Subject(s):International Law, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Law on Economics
- Page Range:97-110
- No. of Pages:14
- Summary/Abstract:Globalization is usually discussed globally. Different opinions on globalization are usually not based on facts, but on values and political stand. Political ideology is not the only basis for disagreement – for example, American conservatives support globalization, while Croatian conservatives oppose to it. Besides, radical left-wing politicians usually oppose to, rather than support globalization. Analytical division of economy, manufacture, politics, society, culture, standard personality features can explain different views, although we know that such divisions are arbitrary. There are no economic changes. Even though the causes and consequences are to a degree economic, the main implications of changes are social.
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Political Economy of Globalization and the Position of Croatia
Political Economy of Globalization and the Position of Croatia
(Political Economy of Globalization and the Position of Croatia)
- Author(s):Mladen Staničić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
- Page Range:111-121
- No. of Pages:11
- Summary/Abstract:Globalization is the most important characteristic of international relations at the beginning of the twenty-first century, together with simultaneous fragmentation of production and political processes. On one hand, we see a very strong impact of the only superpower, the United States, whose liberal system of values and economic, political and military force are the prime movers of global processes; on the other hand, we witness a distinct democratization of international relations, whose outcome is the emergence of many new sovereign states built on the ruins of the collapsed communist system of values, and on the foundations of a flexible mode of production and scientific-technological and information-communicational progress. International integrations, such as EU, are one of the most important elements of globalization process which is based on the structural changes in the world economy. The theory of liberal internationalism views international integrations as inseparable part of globalization, as basic foundation for the realization of the concept “peace by integration” in the international system with increasing interdependence.
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Globalization, Quarterly Capitalism and Its Reflections in Croatian Society – The Problem of Capital-Relations Transparency in Croatian Economy and Society
Globalization, Quarterly Capitalism and Its Reflections in Croatian Society – The Problem of Capital-Relations Transparency in Croatian Economy and Society
(Globalization, Quarterly Capitalism and Its Reflections in Croatian Society – The Problem of Capital-Relations Transparency in Croatian Economy and Society)
- Author(s):Slavko Kulić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, Political economy, Management and complex organizations, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
- Page Range:123-136
- No. of Pages:14
- Summary/Abstract:The cultural pattern of neo-liberal doctrine, philosophy and theory is spreading by some potent thrust force, a will to dominate, appropriate sources, conquer and integrate space. It defies the sphere of humanity (Kant, and others) and the survival of life on the planet. The new paradigms of neo-liberal doctrine are flooding human consciousness, the thought and activity of human race, which seem to be indisputable.
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Liberalistic globalization in transition countries leads to anti-globalization
Liberalistic globalization in transition countries leads to anti-globalization
(Liberalistic globalization in transition countries leads to anti-globalization)
- Author(s):Dragomir Sundać
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Developing nations, Political economy, Financial Markets, Marketing / Advertising
- Page Range:137-143
- No. of Pages:7
- Summary/Abstract:The process of globalization is a lawful and objective process which no national economy can avoid, no matter how much it wants that or not. Thus, it is not necessary to avoid it. The main question that transition countries were trying to find an answer to at the beginning of the 20th century was, how to successfully enter the processes of globalization, that is, how to manage transition from non-market system to a market system.
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Neo-liberalism and Welfare State
Neo-liberalism and Welfare State
(Neo-liberalism and Welfare State)
- Author(s):Vlado Puljiz
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Labor relations, Economic policy, Welfare systems, Political economy
- Page Range:145-155
- No. of Pages:11
- Summary/Abstract:The Welfare State was historically preceded by the so called Night Watchman State (L’Etat protecteur). The Welfare State was laconically defined in Leviathan by Hobbes saying that the aim of the Republic is to protect the individual. Welfare State (L’Etat providence, Sozialstaat) is actually an extension of the “Night Watchman State” into the social sphere. Its origins can be traced back to the end of the 19th century when the industrial society developed in the West, the market intensified, when serious social problems emerged on the surface of society, which could no longer be solved by church charity, state control or even repression over beggars and vagrants. The Welfare State expresses the idea that the insecurity of church care should be replaced by state protection security.
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Neo-liberal globalization model and the welfare state: The question of equality
Neo-liberal globalization model and the welfare state: The question of equality
(Neo-liberal globalization model and the welfare state: The question of equality)
- Author(s):Davorka Vidović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Financial Markets
- Page Range:157-172
- No. of Pages:16
- Summary/Abstract:Neo-liberalism as a political-economic doctrine and an ideology promotes globalization as world economic integration based on unfettered free trade. In a more extensive discourse, neo-liberalism is often equated with globalization. However, some of the eminent globalization theoreticians, for instance J. A. Scholte, U. Beck or M. Steger, point out that a neo-liberal standpoint on globalization is only one of the possible viewpoints, but also the most dominant and the most widespread when understanding globalization. Therefore, as Scholte points out, neo-liberal ideas of globalization gained widespread acceptance as commonsense .
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The Un-sustainability of Neo-liberalism Theses from a viewpoint of social/global ecology in the year 2006
The Un-sustainability of Neo-liberalism Theses from a viewpoint of social/global ecology in the year 2006
(The Un-sustainability of Neo-liberalism Theses from a viewpoint of social/global ecology in the year 2006)
- Author(s):Vladimir Lay
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Political economy, Human Ecology, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Financial Markets, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
- Page Range:173-185
- No. of Pages:13
- Summary/Abstract:People are in pursuit of material growth – higher standards of living; Material growth has limitations – the planet Earth has its own biological/ chemical/physical holistic natural standards of reproduction of life, not always entirely discernible but solid nonetheless. The human race has, throughout history, systematically pursued the increase of material standards, constructing a network of goods and services designed to increase the standards of living, regardless of systems of belief, ideologies, social practices of reproduction of living, and even the relationship between work and capital.
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- Author(s):Author Not Specified
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
- Page Range:187-188
- No. of Pages:2
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- Author(s):Davorka Vidović, Davor Pauković
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Supranational / Global Economy, International relations/trade
- Page Range:189-190
- No. of Pages:2
- Summary/Abstract:Globalization and Neo-liberalism (Reflections on Croatian Society) is a collection of papers written and presented in Panel Discussion Globalization and Neo-liberalism (Reflections on Croatian Society), organized as a part of Political Science Research Centre (PSRC) Forum. The panel discussion was held on April 19th 2006 in Zagreb. It gathered eminent Croatian scientists from different scientific fields of research (sociology, political sciences, economics, history, law, philosophy…). Multidisciplinary approach ensured fruitful discussion resulting with this book which aims to enlighten many globalization issues from different aspects and points of view.
