Achieving a Livable, Peaceful World

A democratic response to globalization

a book in progress - updated: 22 June 99

Copyright © 1998, 1999 by Richard K. Moore. All rights reserved.
Comments to: richard@cyberjournal.org

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Summary of main points




Table of Contents


Part I - Corporate rule and global ruin: understanding the dynamics of today's world
Introduction - Globalization and Western society: destabilization and betrayal [6100 words]

Chapter 1 - Evolution of Western power: from national rivalries to collective imperialism, by way of American hegemony [10,000 words]

Chapter 2 - Evolution of political power: from kingdoms to corporate rule, by way of republics [3630]

Chapter 3 - Evolution of capitalism: from competition to elite tyranny, by way of Wall Street[5600]


Part II - Envisioning a livable world: an inquiry into democracy, sustainability, and world order
Introduction - Is there any hope for humanity?

Chapter 4 - Sustainable societies: a realizable necessity[4060]

Chapter 5 - Democracy: collaboration and harmonization instead of competition and factionalism[5780]

Chapter 6 - Collaborative internationalism: culture-diversity and the trap of world government[4810]


Part III - Achieving a livable world: a strategic framework for global transformation
Introduction - A call for a radical popular movement [601]

Chapter 7 - Prospects for a global movement: some strategic considerations[4970]

Chapter 8 - Engaging the corporate regime: anticipating elite responses and avoiding co-option

Chapter 9 - The Democratic Renaissance: making the transition to a livable world