Six Faces of Globalization

This book, written by Anthea Roberts and Nicolas Lamp, cuts through the complexity of globalization debates by presenting six distinct narratives about its virtues and vices.

The authors explore the interests, logics, and ideologies driving these debates, including the old establishment view, pessimistic beliefs, and various accounts focusing on specific winners and losers.

Instead of taking sides, the book provides a holistic framework for understanding current debates, highlighting value conflicts such as growth versus sustainability and efficiency versus social stability.

It offers a more integrative way of thinking about complex problems, revealing both the fault lines that divide us and the points of agreement that might bring us together.