As a broad concept globalization denotes the declining significance of national boundaries. At a deeper level globalization is the proposition that nationstates are losing the power to control what occurs within their borders and that what transpires across borders is rising in relative significance. The Ethical Dimensions of Global Development An Introduction the fifth book in Rowman amp Littlefields Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy Studies series discusses key questions concerning globalization and its implications including Can general ethical principles be brought to bear on questions of globalization Do economic development and selfgovernment require a duty of care Is economic destiny crucial to individual autonomy This collection provides readers with current information and useful insights into this complex topic.