Civilising Globalisation: Human Rights and the Global Economy

by David Kinley

Economic globalisation and universal human rights both have the aspiration and power to improve and enrich individuals and communities. However, their respective institutions, methods, practices and goals differ, leading to both detrimental clashes and beneficial synergies. In this book, David Kinley analyses how human rights intersect with the trade, aid and commercial dimensions of global economic relations, taking the view that, while the global economy is a vitally important civilising instrument, it itself requires civilising according to human rights standards. Combining meticulous research with highly informed views and experiences, he outlines the intellectual, policy and practical frameworks for ensuring that the global economy advances the ends of human rights, argues for better exploitation of the global economy's capacity to distribute as well as create wealth, and proposes mechanisms by which to minimise and manage the socially debilitating effects of its market failures and financial meltdowns.

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

Reviews

[Rodney Royden · Rating 2 out of 5]

With respect to the author, the author seemed set in his thinking but didn’t provide a good explanation.

[Kusuma · Rating 4 out of 5]

My fave lecturer. A very humble professor. His book covers wide array of knowledge, especially in trade and aid. Need a bit more time to read it though, deep research. Great book!