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Alternatives to Modern Liberalism

  • Analyze contemporary events to identify alternative thought that motivates opposition to modern liberalism.
  • Participate in a panel discussion to determine the extent to which alternative thought challenges the viability of liberalism.

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References

Title:

Profit over people: neoliberalism and the global order

Author/Editor:

Chomsky, Noam

Description:

In this book, Chomsky identifies and examines a shift away from a public-interest interpretation of democracy and toward a top-down model that serves the profit incentive of massive corporations.

Published by:

New York, NY: Seven Stories Press, 1999

 

Title:

Two Faces of Liberalism

Author/Editor:

Gray, John

Description:

This book provides an analysis of the liberal tradition in politics.

Published by:

New York, NY: Seven Stories Press, 1999

 

Title:

A Primer on Neoliberalism

Host:

Global Issues

Description:

The Web site contains a definition of neoliberalism and a historical overview of the development of this ideology.

Navigation Tips:

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URL:

http://www.globalissues.org/article/39/a-primer-on-neoliberalism

 

Title:

Neoliberalism: Origins, Theory, Definition

Host:

InterNLnet

Description:

The Web site contains information on neoliberalism and examines its development in Western market democracies.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to view the text, and click on links to access related information.

URL:

http://web.inter.nl.net/users/Paul.Treanor/neoliberalism.html

 

Title:

Global Economy 101: A Short History of Neoliberalism: Twenty Years of Elite Economics and Emerging Opportunities for Structural Change

Host:

Global Exchange

Description:

The Web site contains a speech by Susan George that reviews the history of neoliberalism from 1945 until the present and examines the consequences of neoliberal economic policies. 

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to view the text.

URL:

http://www.globalexchange.org/resources/econ101/neoliberalismhist

 

Title:

Welcome to The Political Compass

Host:

The Political Compass

Description:

The Web site contains a survey to determine the user's personal political compass. Important historical figures' political compasses are also shown.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access the text. Click on "Take the test" to access a survey. Click on other topics in the menu to access related information.

URL:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/

 

Title:

The World Bank

Host:

The World Bank

Description:

The Web site contains information about the World Bank and the financial and technical assistance it provides to developing countries to support its mission of global poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access the text and menus. At the top, click on menu topics to access additional information. Click on "Learning" and then "For Schools" under "Resources" to access educational materials.

URL:

http://www.worldbank.org/

 

Title:

World Trade Organization

Host:

The World Trade Organization

Description:

The Web site contains information about the World Trade Organization and its mandate, principles, organization and programs.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access the text and menus. Click on menu topics to access additional information. Under "Resources For," click on "Students" to access educational resources.

URL:

http://www.wto.org/

 

Title:

Top Reasons to Oppose the WTO

Host:

Global Exchange

Description:

The Web site contains 12 reasons why World Trade Organization policies should be opposed.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access the text. Click on the menu to access related information.

URL:

http://www.alexandercollinsconway.com/staging/globalexchange/campaigns/legacy-campaigns/global-econ-101/global-econ-101/

 

Title:

Women: Women’s oppression in  globalization

Host:

International Viewpoint

Description:

The Web site contains an article by Stephanie Treillet which expresses the opinion that liberal globalization is contributing to the exploitation of women.

Navigation Tips:

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URL:

http://www.internationalviewpoint.org/spip.php?article95

 

Title:

For Students: Information and Online Learning Activities about the IMF, Money, and Macroeconomics

Host:

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Description:

The Web site contains information for students about the IMF, macroeconomics and the world economy. Resources include interactive stories, an online game show, videos, lessons and an IMF Data Mapper tool that allows users to map economic data.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to view the text, and click on links.

URL:

http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/st/eng/index.htm

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