Book Review: Women and Globalization
This is one of the better books published in the past year on the question of globalization that examines and critically links the issues of women's labor, global capitalism, imperialism, and gender inequality.
China: Reject US Path to Ecological Disaster
'The fossil-fuel based, auto-centered economy of the United States threatens not only the world energy supply, but also the climate,' said Lester Brown,[President, Earth Policy Institute]during his stay in Beijing to attend the 'Twenty First Forum,' in an exclusive interview with Xinhua which sharply criticized US energy policy. 'Humanity's collective demands have exceeded the earth's regenerative capacity by 26 percent.'
Iraq: Constitution is Imperfect but Must be Adopted
On this occasion, we reiterate our position in support of the political process, looking forward to its completion, and to the forthcoming elections taking place on time. We want these elections to be characterized by transparency, integrity and free competition on the basis of political programs and free choice, without any kind of coercion and pressure.
Opposition to Neoliberal Policies in Bangladesh
A Nationwide dawn to dusk Hartal (general strike) was successfully observed at the call of the Communist Party of Bangladesh to protest the govt. decision to raise fuel prices, the galloping increase in price of all essentials...Hartal was observed on 18 Sept. all over the country at the independent call of CPB alone. Shops, inter district road transport remained fully closed and most of the public and private offices were either closed were only partially attended.
U.S. Inequality and Racism: 'The Hiring Crisis for America's Black Teens'
The August jobless rate for America's black teens (ages 16 to 19 years) was 35.8 percent, up by 2.7 percentage points from July...Against that backdrop, employment for black teens living in urban areas across the nation is worsened by two factors. “Housing discrimination and inadequate transportation make it difficult for these youth to leave the central cities,” writes author and economist Michael D. Yates.
PA BOOK ROUND UP #6: NOTES AND PREVIEWS ON NEW WORKS
Here is another of our occasional book roundups consisting of short notices of works we have not been able to fully review. These are essentially meta-reviews (reviews of reviews). If any of our readers are inspired to read one of these books and wish to write a full review, please contact pabooks@politicalaffairs.net.
British Protester Speaks Out: 'We Have Been Lied to About The War. I Dared to Speak the Truth'
We have been lied to about the war. But not only that. The party has been manipulated so that it has not been allowed to discuss the issue properly. The Labour leaders have got so nervous of criticism that when I shouted the single word 'nonsense'- when the Foreign Secretary sought to paper over the issue with smooth words - party officials sent the bouncers in. Even one word of criticism, it seems, was too much.
Highway 61 Revisited: America at the Crossroads, Still...
And then it hits me: 'Real world' America is about blind rage and deep divides...Then again, Highway 61 ends at the New Orleans Superdome, America's forgotten island of the damned and dispossessed, reminding all America that the highway still tells the unrelenting story of rich and poor, white and black, conservative and liberal.
Noriega's Latin American Policy: A Disservice to the Nation
Noriega’s policy toward Haiti culminated with Aristide’s forced “resignation” in February of 2004, an act which most analysts and area journalists likely view as a U.S. sponsored para-coup with Noriega as the playmaker. Noriega was not only integral in the planning and carrying out of Aristide’s overthrow, but he would later cynically counsel the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Aristide resignation “may eventually be considered his [Noriega’s] finest hour.”
Coalition Builds Momentum on Universal Health Care
With over 45 million people without any health care coverage, according to Census Bureau surveys, Marilyn Clement, national coordinator of Healthcare Now!, sees no other alternative but to campaign tirelessly for universal health care...Support for the Healthcare Now! coalition’s goal of passing the Conyers Bill is growing...supporters have organized public events in 90 cities over the next few months.
