William Coleman on Globalization and Autonomy

Speakers: David A. Welch William D. Coleman

Series: Inside the Issues, Season Two

November 30, 2011

William Coleman on Globalization and Autonomy

In the eighth episode of season two, CIGI Chair in Globalization and Public Policy William Coleman discusses the academic approach to studying global flows of trade, culture and ideas. He finds that at the core of the debate over globalization is the struggle for social and individual autonomy - and whether this is threatened by the advance of global markets.

Series: Inside the Issues, Season Two

Now in its second season, the Inside the Issues weekly podcast series will run from October 2011 to April 2012, covering timely and candid discussions on issues related to the core areas of CIGI expertise: Global Economy, Global Security & Politics, and International Law. Join host and CIGI Chair David Welch as he goes in depth with leading experts on the most pressing global governance challenges facing the international community today.

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