Globalization in Question
BOOK LAUNCH
25 MARCH 2009, 18:00-20:30
The Open University in London (Region 1), Room 1
1-11 Hawley Crescent
Camden Town
London
NW1 8NP
Tel: +44 (0)20 7485 6597
Globalization in Question's third edition is a continuing intervention into
current discussions about the nature and prospects of globalization. The
book has far-reaching implications which will be of interest to students
and academics in a number of disciplines including politics, sociology,
economics and geography, as well as to journalists and policy-makers.
Programme
18:00:
Preliminary Remarks
18:15 - 19:15: Speakers
Grahame Thompson: ‘Globalization and
The Financial Crisis’
Simon Bromley: ‘Obama’s America and
the Global Order’
Discussion with the audience
19:30 - 20:30 Reception
RSVP: Sarah Batt, CCIG Development Secretary, The Open University, Faculty of Social Sciences,
Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, by 18 March 2009 Tel: 01908 654704
(e-mail: a.s.c.batt@open.ac.uk)
Location
The Open University in London, 1-11 Hawley Crescent, Camden Town,
London NW1 8NP.
Directions:
Travel
London Underground - Camden Town (Northern Line), and rail - Camden
Road (London Overground) are both a short walk from the Regional
Centre. Buses: C2, 24, 27, 29, 31, 46, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253, 274
Parking
There is no parking available at the regional centre. There is limited
metered parking in the area, but we advise travel by public transport. A
parking space for visitors with mobility difficulties can be booked through
Office Services on 020 7485 6597.
Access
The Regional Centre has level access from the
street and a lift to all floors.