Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism (3rd Edition)

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This award-winning book explores one of the most successful cultures and society the world has ever seen-capitalism. From its European roots more than 500 years ago to the present, the book examines the problems of capitalism's expansion, inequality, environmental destruction, and social unrest. Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism provides the reader with the anthropological, economic, and historical framework to understand the origins of global problems, why globalization and the global expansion of the culture of capitalism has generated protest and resistance, and the steps that are necessary to solve global problems. As one reviewer said, "This is a book that will doubtless create debate and controversy, but its topic should be pondered seriously by all who consider themselves citizens of our world society today." For anyone interested in global issues and international affairs.

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Why we need to change the world.......2007-06-01

This is an excellent book even if it is outrageously over-priced.

To be sure it is polemical and passionate, neither of which are necessarily bad things and certainly not in this case. Professor Robbins argues clearly and cogently for viewing capitalism as another culture and not as an inevitable evolutionary outcome of economic history.

Perhaps the book over-emphasises the dangers and difficulties of capitalism but it is not inaccurate in describing them. Here is a history of capitalism laid out in well-written prose and it is not a pretty history. We have much to answer for and much to do to put things right.

Highly recommended.

way overpriced but worth reading.......2006-12-08

I've given this three stars simply because it would have to be astounding good to be worth $77, and it's not. It is very good however, and if the price was more like $20 of less, which would be reasonable for an oversized paperback, I would have given it 5 stars. Evidently, because it's a textbook the publisher can get away with this. However, I happened to find a used copy at a college bookstore, and felt I should get it because I have been wanting to better understand globalism, CAFTA, NAFTA, the WTO and the protests against it, the World Bank and how it both helps and interferes, the jobs that are being outsourced to Asia (btw, last time I spoke to Amazon customer service, it was with someone in India!), the seemingly endless reach and power of certain multi-national corporations, etc., and I thought this book would fit the bill. I haven't finished it yet, but it certainly does, and I've been learning a lot from reading it. Thought it definitely has a point of view, I feel it's a more balanced introductory book than the many highly opinionated books written by particular economists and think-tankers who are inevitably trying to persuade rather than educate.

Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism (according to Marx).......2005-12-23

This text was required reading for a political science class dealing with developing nations. The only major problem I have from this book being in a political science class is that the content is overwhelmingly normative--the reader is given the impression that capitalism and capitalists are unanimously responsible for nearly everything terrible that has happened, including war, disease, famine, etc. The author spends a great deal of time talking about the resurgence of mostly benign protestant fundamentalism, while devoting only a few pages to discussing Islamic fundamentalism (it's really the West's fault, for spending a few million to support the mujahadeen). While there is a case to be made that market failures do lead to starvation, no mention is given to famines by progressives like Josef Stalin or Mengitsu (they aren't even listed in the glossary).

The book is written through the prism of Marxism and dependency theory by bourgeoisiephobe Richard Robbins, someone who should owe some gratitute to capitalism for getting this piece published.

On pages 42-43, one can see good examples of his economic illiteracy: the production function is "the black box" and he ignores conventional economic terms by designating "C" (which denotes consumption in economics) for commodities. Perhaps none of this is relevant, since he is a political scientist who seems to be making up his own economic models.

This book does give good insight into the structuralist perspective on international political economy. The solutions presented towards the end are, however, unrealistic (zero-economic growth, a "maximum wage," on income, revoking corporate personhood, etc.) Use this book to complement your studies on IPE/sociology/whatever suits your fancy and incorporate texts from the liberal and mercantilist schools if you want a real understanding of how the world workds.

WOW!!!.......2004-09-29

It's such a great book and it gives you detailed insights. I learned so much, I never knew how serious global issues were until now.

Excellent book for anyone who cares about the world today!.......2001-08-24

I admit I'm a little biased. Richard Robbins was actually a professor of mine at SUNY Plattsburgh, and I had the opportunity to read this book while at the same time taking his global issues class. This book not only changed my mind about a few of the world's issues, it also gave me a broader perspective about the world in general. I now think about things such as 'where do my clothes come from?' and 'how did my fruit cup get here?'. Robbins is an extremely talented man and writer who asks the question, 'Is Disneyland for Everyone?' The answer: a resounding 'No, and here's why!' This book would benefit anyone seeking to gain an understanding about the world and his/her place in it. It truly is a global world, and Robbins' book is the first step to living in it.

Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism.(Review) (book reviews): An article from: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism.(Review) (book reviews): An article from: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology
Constance de Roche
Manufacturer: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Assn.
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Title: Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: Constance de Roche
Publication: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 1999
Publisher: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Assn.
Volume: 36 Issue: 4 Page: 612

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism
Richard Howard Robbins
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism, 2nd

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism, 2nd
Richard H. Robbins
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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism: Instructor's Manual and Test Bank (Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism)

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism: Instructor's Manual and Test Bank (Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism)

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Assignments, exercises, discussion topics, test questions and answer keys. Also features a special section devoted to the online global problems reader.

Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism: With Talking Points on Global Issues

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Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism: With Talking Points on Global Issues
Richard Howard Robbins
Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
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This work powerfully asserts the idea that rather than using pesticides, the key to helping crops resist attacks from pests is to improve their strength through natural processes. Many of industrial agriculture's fundamental principles for fighting disease, in particular the reliance on pesticides and fertilizers, are explained and convincingly challenged and a new set of guiding principles for an ecological agricultural system are presented as a genuine alternative to the widespread use of chemicals.

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Clears up a lot of misunderstandings.......2007-07-15

Good book for understanding how agriculture really works. You can get the gist of it in a few overview pages or delve deeply.

Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution

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A textbook full of inaccuracies

Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution
Ray V Herren
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Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts that contribute to agriculture's biotechnology revolution. Each chapter of this comprehensive text includes topics such as cell functions, genetics and genetic engineering, the uses of biotechnology and biotech careers. Also included is a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning and their potential dangers to humans and the environments. This information enables students to engage and utilize the text's science-based content in classroom discussions and research activities.

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A textbook full of inaccuracies.......2006-05-01

I am using this book as a textbook for the biotechnology freshman class at a vocational highschool. To make it short, the book is horrible. The images are from a stock photography agency, with little relevance to the text and are often pointless. The picture of one scientist working on a 96-well plate dispenser shows up as somebody working to wipe out the cotton weevil and as a scientist sequencing the bovine genome. Punnett squares are done wrong, and images of cells in interphase stained to visualize the Barr bodies are supposed to show the Y-chromosome. There is at least one factual mistake on almost every page, and the writing does not raise any questions that may arise with the use of genetic engineering in agriculture.
Very little thought and discussion seem to have gone into the writing of this book, and I would not spend the money on it again

From Dearth to Plenty: The Modern Revolution in Food Production

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From Dearth to Plenty: The Modern Revolution in Food Production
Kenneth Blaxter , and Noel R. Robertson
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During the fifty year period from 1936-1986 the modern agricultural revolution occurred, in which, for the first time, science was properly harnessed to the improvement in agricultural productivity. The authors quantify this improvement and identify the work of UK scientists that was seminal to the scientific and technological advances on which the revolution was founded. The topics covered include the advances in animal nutrition (in which the late Kenneth Blaxter was an acknowledged pioneer), animal and plant breeding, soil fertility, weed, pest and disease control, veterinary medicine, engineering (including innovations in tractor design by Harry Ferguson) and statistical measurement. This book describes how these innovations were integrated into the practical business of food production in the UK and discusses the importance of the government in setting the scene for scientific advances.

Agricultural Biotechnology: The Next "Green Revolution"? (World Bank Technical Paper)

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Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in the industry. Since 1990 when the commercialization of a variety of genetically modified (GM) tobacco first appeared in the agri-food system, a host of other GM crops including corn, cotton, soybeans, canola and flax have been released. This book reviews the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adoption of biotechnology. It examines the sector over an extended periods, looking at its local origins, regional growth and international expansion, analyzes public policy affecting commercialization and estimates the costs and benefits of changes. It is essential reading for government and industry researchers and students involved in the areas of agricultural economics, plant biotechnology and crop science.

Engineering Genesis: Ethics and the Gm Revolution

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Food without farms: the biotech revolution in agriculture. (artificial food production): An article from: The Futurist

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Food without farms: the biotech revolution in agriculture. (artificial food production): An article from: The Futurist
Walter Truett Anderson
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This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on January 1, 1990. The length of the article is 3717 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Food without farms: the biotech revolution in agriculture. (artificial food production)
Author: Walter Truett Anderson
Publication: The Futurist (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1990
Publisher: World Future Society
Volume: v24 Issue: n1 Page: p16(6)

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The adoption and diffusion of GM crop varieties: The "gene revolution" in global perspective, 1996-2001 (PATS staff paper series)

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The adoption and diffusion of GM crop varieties: The "gene revolution" in global perspective, 1996-2001 (PATS staff paper series)
Frederick H Buttel
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