This volume debates the complex nature of the relationships between globalization, social and economic transformations and growing inequalities. Employing a global, world-historical and comparative perspective, the 16 articles brought together in this volume deal with three central questions:...

The populations of many countries in the world are becoming more culturally diverse. This spurs a growing need for an informed debate on the socio-economic implications of cultural diversity. This book offers a solid statistical and econometric perspective on this topical subject by bringing...

Der Bremer Wirtschaftsprofessor (als Herausgeber: "Brauchen wir eine andere Wirtschaft?", BA 1/02) ist Mitglied der "Arbeitsgruppe Alternative Wirtschaftspolitik" und Vertreter einer ganzheitlichen ökonomischen Theorie, die - im Gegensatz zum Neoliberalismus - Sozialpolitik und Ökologie...

"This book provides theoretical and practical approaches to the digital economy, increasing people's awareness on what the digital economy is and exactly what competitive advantages exist to provide information technology and innovation as its main resources"--Provided by publisher.