Description
Author Benjamin R Barber
Publisher Ballantine Books; First Edition (July 30, 1996)
Binding Paperback
Condition New
Summary
Jihad vs. McWorld by Benjamin R. Barber explores the conflict between the opposing forces of globalization ("McWorld") and tribalism ("Jihad"). McWorld represents the homogenizing power of global capitalism and consumer culture, while Jihad symbolizes the fragmentation of societies into smaller, more insular, and often antagonistic groups. Barber argues that both forces, while seemingly opposed, work together to undermine democratic institutions and civil society, leading to a world that is both hyperconnected and deeply divided.