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Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization: Making Sense of Economic and Cultural Upheaval

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As a journalist myself, who has reported from many parts of the world, this book by Ira Rifkin has been on my shelf for a number of years -- and eloquently makes the point that the globalization tidal wave involves far more than economic or political forces.

There are deep cultural -- and Ira argues persuasively -- SPIRITUAL forces as well within this wave that we urgently need to understand. These forces hold the potential for new forms of cooperation or conflict, which is why understanding theses issues may be even more important than understanding global exchange rates.

What impresses me most about Ira's book is the breadth of his coverage. He shares with us a whole host of spiritual perspectives on globalization. And, while these themes may seem daunting, Ira writes as a life-long, highly respected journalist -- so his prose is compelling for readers who already know a lot about these issues and for readers tackling these subjects for the first time.

This is a great book to pick up for group study.