This assembly of essays explores the impact of globalization on world societies and its role in crises such as global warming, the modern financial crisis, and terrorism. Readers will examine some of globalization’s effects on developing nations, including income inequality and food shortages. The essays also look at globalization and the U.S. economy, discussing the benefit or harm of NAFTA, outsourcing, free trade, and buy American policies. Expert essayists include Arun Pereira, Sherle R. Schwenninger, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Andrew Batson, Caroline Boin, and Thea M. Lea.