Regionalism across the North/South Divide: State Strategies and Globalization (Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science) [Paperback]

Jean Grugel (Editor), Wil Hout (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 24, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0415162130 | ISBN-13: 978-0415162135 | Edition: 1

In contrast to most studies of regionalism, Grugel and Hout focus on countries not currently at the core of the global economy, including Brazil and Mercosur, Chile, South East Asia, China, South Africa, the Maghreb, Turkey and Australia. What seems clear from this original analysis is that far from being peripheral, these countries are forming regional power blocs of their own, which could go on to hold the balance of power in the new world order.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 24, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415162130
• ISBN-13: 978-0415162135
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.1 x 6.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2.0 out of 5 stars Title is the only thing interesting about this book November 21, 2004

By Jason Satterthwaite

Format:Hardcover

Regionalism across the North South Divide is not for the novice reader. This book is a compilation of case studies from several authors and is very difficult to read. This book is nothing but fact after fact on several different countries. The writers present an entire idea in one sentence and move to the next idea, without allowing the reader to digest the information already presented. It is a shame this book is so poor because I am interested in the subject but don't feel I gained anything from this book. I would have given it one star but made it two because it does contain a lot of facts in relation to globalization in lesser-developed countries. The editors condensed way too much information into this book and lost the free-flow of thoughts and ease of comprehension. I would not recommend this book to anyone.