Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the debate on the consequences of globalization, in particular … the increasing disparity between the wealth of nations and individuals in society. It discusses mechanisms which lead to … reference to Aldous Huxley's Brave New World , in particular his concept of soma . Findings – Using the metaphor of soma …

and world society values are first defined and discussed in a policy‐related context. The relationship between … countries' normative policy settings concord with world society values. A more important outcome is greater insight into the …Purpose – Even though the promise of globalization has faded and it is no longer the fashionable topic it once was …

distinctly on‐the‐ground perspective from individuals and institutions living and working throughout the developing world, known …, and “clues” as to where the world is evolving. This article aims to focus on the Searchlight function and to introduce the …

that SD can be realized only if each one in a society lives for the other and all collectively for the welfare of the …‐economic and political institutions required, the goals and the means set for oneself and society and the degree of accountability … society in the short run as well as in the long run. Originality/value – This paper is original in nature because a modern …

's more global world. The first step in the analysis identifies globalization as a trend whereby people's lives become more … social and ecological democracy is offered as a more promising road to a good society in the contemporary more global world …Purpose – This paper aims to clarify the character of globalization, to identify the changes it brings to structures of …

rest of the world. They can therefore be more easily subjected to external strategic economic bargaining or threats.  …

Purpose – In the Western world the voices calling for a secular society have grown ever louder over the last three … centuries. This paper seeks to return to one of the founders of modernity for guidance. Adam Smith advocated globalization on … economic and moral grounds. Design/methodology/approach – A discussion focusing on those calling for a secular society and, in …

“globalization from below” as well as social capital theory to understand the market's dynamics as a part of the Barcelona grey … globalization from below, through a cross-cultural symbiotic relationship. Moreover, the authors examine the causes of informal …