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Call for Papers
"Globalization: Problems and Prospects"
National Seminar
Directorate of Distance Education - Political Science Wing,
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar, TN (India)
8-9 March 2010
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The advent of Globalisation as a major concept in international
economy has made open wide vistas in various spheres. In consequent,
the globalised world turns towards global village which can be termed
as vasudevakudumbagam in Indian terminology. The impact of globalised
policies affects individual nationstates as well as common man. More
over the development caused by Globalisation touched several spheres
such as communication, technology, agriculture, medicine, management,
politics and etc. It can be described as a process by which the world
community can be unified into a single society and functioning
together.
Since World War II, barriers to international trade have been
considerably reduced through international agreements- General
Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT).Various initiatives carried out
as a result of GATT and the world Trade Organisation (WTO). This
includes: Promotion of free trade, Reduction or elimination of
tariffs; construction of free trade zones with small or no tariffs,
Reduction in transportation costs, especially from development of
containerization for ocean shipping, Reduction or elimination of
capital controls, Reduction, elimination, or harmonization of
subsides for local businesses, Harmonization of intellectual property
laws across the majority of states, with more restrictions,
Supranational recognition of intellectual property restrictions.
Globalization has various aspects which influences the world in
several different ways. Supporters of free trade claim that it
increases economic prosperity as well as opportunity, especially
among developed nations, enhances civil liberties and leads to a more
efficient allocation of resources. Economic theories of comparative
advantages suggest that free trade leads to a more efficient
allocation of resources, with all countries involved in the trade
benefiting. In general, this leads to lower prices, more employment,
higher output and a higher standard of living conditions for those in
developing countries.
While it is true that globalization encourages free trade among
countries at international level, there are also negative
consequences. The main exports of poor countries are usually
agricultural goods and it is difficult for these countries to compete
with stronger countries that subsidize their own farmers. Because the
farmers in the poor countries cannot compete, they are forced to sell
their crops at much lower price than what the market is paying. The
aforesaid economic activities not only affect the development but
also it creates a political havoc or instability among the developing
countries. In view of this situation, this seminar is an endeavor to
focus major problems and the rectifying solutions in the era of
Globalization. Obviously this is the main focal theme for which the
Political Science and Public Administration Wing ,DDE has taken
strenuous efforts to publicize the burning issue in the contemporary
world.
Themes:
1. Historical Evolution, Theories and development of Globalization
2. Human rights, Terrorism, Foreign Policy and Globalization
3. Under developed, Developing and Developed Countries, International
Organizations and Globalization
4. Nationalism, Federalism, Urbanization, Modernization, and
Globalization
5. Social Structure, Marginalised Groups, Social Movements,
Self-Help-Groups and Globalization
6. Education, Sports, Tourism, Democracy, Civil Society and
Globalization
7. Commerce, Trade, Patents, Industries, Capital Market, Corporate
Governance, Consumerism and Globalization
8. Management, Business, Multi-National Companies, International
Financial Institutions, and Globalization
9. Agriculture, Co-operative, Environment, Natural Resources and
Globalization
10. E-Governance, Science and Technology, Information Technology and
Globalization
11. Pressure Groups, Political Parties, Public Opinion , Mass Media
and Globalization
12. Poverty, Welfare, Food Security, Social exclusion and
Globalization
13. Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Sciences and Globalization
14. Social, Economic, Political and Cultural Impact of Globalization
and Future of Globalization
Dates:
Submission of abstract: 15 February 2010
Submission of full paper: 20 February 2010
Contact:
Dr. D. Devanathan (09994909774)
Reader and Head
Political Science Wing, DDE,
Annamalai University
Chidambaram - 608 002
Tamilnadu
India
Phone: +91 4144 223422
Fax: +91 4144 238083
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/seminar_political_dde.htm
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