Manfred B. Steger

This was a short and unnecessarily belabored book about globalization. The author did provide many real time/life examples of globalization. It is the author’s thesis that globalization has three facets: form, quality, and dimension. I have found several author opinions (and they are opinions!) that I would argue: “Globalism consists of powerful narratives that sell an overarching neoliberal worldview.” Then the author goes on to argue that globalism is sparking a worldwide resurgence of national populism. Populism and neoliberalism are not compatible—it can’t be both—imho. I’m not even sure this was worth the read, but I have been “introduced!” I listened to this on audio. 4 hours 4 mins… (meer)

Neo-liberalism is a new phenomenon, which has swept the world since the 1990s. It is unfortunate that it is linked to liberalism, as a concept, even though it is different. In my view, neo-liberalism is capitalism on steroids. Anyhow, the authors started by providing an excellent description of neo-liberalism, and then went on to describe the various forms in which it is unfolding in the various regions of the world.

This is illuminating and frightening. Nothing stems the tide. Not yet.

An excellent book… (meer)