The Globalist’s Best Books of 2007

From Islam in modern times to the plight of Chinese immigrants in the 1800s — and from the importance of sushi to aiding underdeveloped economies — the Globalist Bookshelf has introduced readers to some of the best writing on globalization, history, technology, the environment, politics and economics. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, here is our selection of the best books of 2007.

1.

Akbar Ahmed: Journey Into Islam Why is the verdict on globalization decidedly mixed from the standpoint of Pakistan? Order this book

2.

Jean Pfaelzer: Driven Out What measures did the U.S. Congress implement against Chinese immigrants in the 19th century? Order this book

3.

Pankaj Ghemawat: Redefining Global Strategy Is the world economy as integrated as most people perceive it to be? Order this book

4.

Paul Collier: The Bottom Billion How can the world get the planet’s poorest one billion inhabitants on the path toward economic development? Order this book

5.

Ray Takeyh: Hidden Iran How was the United Kingdom complicit in undermining Iran’s budding democracy half a century ago? Order this book

6.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Infidel What makes this outspoken critic of Islam controversial enough to warrant threats to her life? Order this book

7.

Edward Luce: In Spite of the Gods What striking truth about India does a British reporter learn from a young Indian boy on a train ride to Delhi? Order this book

8.

Sasha Issenberg: The Sushi Economy What does the sushi industry reveal about globalized food culture and commerce? Order this book

9.

Carl J. Schramm and Robert E. Litan: Good Capitalism Bad Capitalism How can the United States harness the increasingly competitive global economy to its benefit? Order this book

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Joseph Cirincione: Bomb Scare How safe is the world from nuclear weapons? Order this book