BoycottAmerica

"Naomi Klein's "Windows and Fences" (or is it the other way around) is great, I just finished it. And then Joseph Stiglitz's (sp?) book is a must-read -- he was a chief economist at the IMF and has now come out against neoliberalism policies, so he's big. Oh, and you can't miss Walden Bello (he's written lots and lots) b/c he's been talking about globalization before it was even a term, back in the '80s. Lastly, David Korten's "When Corporations Rule the World" changed my life!"

Daphne Sorenson in Brasil

"David Korten, When Corporations Rule The World Naomi Klein, No logo Mike Moore, Downsize This George Monbiot, Captive State"

Amanda Roll-Pickering in England

"I don't know if it is the best, but I know one called, "Globalization and its Discontents,", by Joseph Stiglitzer (spelling?), a economist from Columbia University. A more pro, with reservations, book is by Thomas L. Friedman "The Lexus and The Olive Tree." Has some interesting insights, but Friedman has sort of disney 'everything will work out' view on globalization (this is my Dad's opinion; he was running a church group at home on Globalization). later, groove child,"

marcus hayes in Maine

"As for anti-globalization... there are a few good books that come to mind. One is a compendium of essays on different aspects of globalization called simply "The Case Against the Global Economy," ed. Jerry Mander. A more positive critique was written by Herman Daly, former environmental economist with the World Bank, called "For the Common Good." Many globalization critiques come from neo-Marxists and anarchists, who have some good points but can be a little one-sided -- one such book is "Divided Planet: The Ecology of Rich and Poor" -- can't remember the author. And finally there have been a host of thoughtful critiques offered by reformed globalization economists, including "On Globalization" by George Soros and "Globalization and it's Discontents" by former IMF chief economist, 2001 Nobel prize winner, and rabble-rouser Joseph Stiglitz."

Brian Holland in Atlanta

"The one by Joseph Stiglitz - Globalization and its discontents, I believe, is the best critique - but it's not movement-y. Cheers,"

Glenn Hurowitz in NYC

Promises Not Kept: The Betrayal of Social Change in the Third World by John Isbister (I read this before I went abroad, it was required and it really changed my perspective- it is written like an introductory text for students, but really engaging format- "guess what most of the world is poor"- so it is great for introduction to the third world perspective on current state of global economy.) The Case Against the Global Economy: and for a turn towards the local. Edited by Jerry Mander adn Edward Goldsmith. (this is a series of essays so it is easy to read because you can pick it up and read one essay at a time- great authors inside) Here are three that have been highly recommended but I have only skimmed: Development as Freedom. Amartya Sen (solution oriented) The Corporate Planet: Ecology and Politics in the Age of Globalization, A Sierra Club Book by Joshua Karliner Global Dreams: Imperial Corporations and the New World Order. by Richard J Barnet and John Cavanaugh There is of course, When Corporations Rule the World also...

Cathleen Sullivan in Los Angeles

"so, i'm reading "Battling Big Business" right now which is all about the tactics that corporations use against anti-corporate organizers. infact has a chapter in it. it is stellar. the other good rec is editited by jerry mander of the International forum on Globalization and it is something more of a reader - i forget the exact title but it is about the global economy. it is a compiliation of essays and is pretty thick and a hard core educational read. Go to the international forum on globalizations website and then go to their bookstore for a full list of kick ass books on globalization. i'm getting into reading about this too ...."

Megan Rising in Boston

"nat william Greider is it for a hard hitting, assessment of globalization and its affects. no hyperbole or rhetoric (like some anti-globa mats) just well-researched facts. his book on it is something like "the manic logic of global capitalism" his book on the fall of democracy (better) is "Who will tell the People" naomi klein's "no logo" is awesom and the "case against the global economy" is a series of essays (some great, some ok, critiquing globasation

nick" in BOONE, NC

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