Themes
Special Theme, 2010 Conference: Global Rebalancing: East Asia and 21C Globalization
- South Korea.
- Emerging Societies (as in BRIC/Brazil, Russia, India, China).
- East Asia and Middle East.
- Development Studies.
- Political Economy of Development.
- International Finance.
General Themes:
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Theme 1: Economy
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- Global markets in an era of neoliberalism.
- Patterns of global investment.
- Logics of accumulation.
- Engines of growth in the developing world.
- The international division of labour.
- Trade, current account balances.
- Global financial flows and institutions.
- Inequality - patterns and trends.
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Theme 2: Power
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- Imperialism and neo-colonialism.
- ‘Soft power’ and the structures of hegemony.
- Social movements.
- New global axes.
- Flashpoints of social conflict.
- Welfare in a global context.
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Theme 3: Culture
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- Nationalisms and post nationalisms.
- Diaspora.
- Cosmopolitanism.
- Cultural imperialism.
- Hybridization.
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Theme 4: Environment
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- Resources.
- Agriculture.
- Climate change.
- Limits to growth?