From Bogotá to Beijing
Development and Life after Globalization
From Bogotá to Beijing
Development and Life after Globalization
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Description
In two interwoven trips around the globe—one in 2010 and another in 2030—this book discovers Bogotá, Cartagena, Detroit, New York, Abuja, Cairo, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Marseille, Hanover, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen, Beijing, and other cities along the way. The people and experiences along the way tell a fascinating, unique and insightful story.
The 2010 trip at the height of globalization takes place against a backdrop of frenzied global development. As he travels, the author observes the pronounced social and environmental footprint of the societies he visits, the industries that support them, and the people he meets.
The 2030 trip, which follows a similar flight path, occurs in a new world. On this trip the author discovers how governments, businesses and consumers are aligned around renewable energy, environmental and aesthetic balance, and respect for self, others, and the planet.
A retrospective, written in 2050, explains how a different way of thinking about growth and measuring progress enabled the shift to occur. It explains how the world passed a “tipping point” and became both prosperous and sustainable.
This book is charming and fun, while laying out a vision for a new era beyond globalization as we know it. Its inspirational message about the importance of respecting the planet and our global neighbors while fulfilling our appetite for growth and wealth will endure.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: Cartagena to New York
Chapter 3: Detroit to Abuja
Chapter 4: New York to Cairo
Chapter 5: Abuja to Dammam
Chapter 6: Cairo to Abu Dhabi
Chapter 7: Dammam to Marseille
Chapter 8: Abu Dhabi to Hanover
Chapter 9: Marseille to Ho Chi Minh
Chapter 10: Hanover to Kuala Lumpur
Chapter 11: Ho Chi Minh to Shenzen
Chapter 12: Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
Chapter 13: The Road Back Home
Chapter 14: We Did It
Chapter 15: Epilogue
Chapter 16: Afterword
Product details
| Published | 17 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 198 |
| ISBN | 9781498588645 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 1 map |
| Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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