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
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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
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