Dr. Viraj P. Thacker
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| Introduction | Dr. Viraj P. Thacker received his PhD in International Relations from the University of Adelaide, Australia. He holds a MS in International Development from Iowa State University, USA and a BA in Politics and Government from Luther College, USA. Dr. Thacker’s research looks at policy issues related to globalization and the South. He is the author of “Globalization: The Essentials” that was published in 2001 and reviewed by the likes of the “Statesman”, Calcutta, among others. His second book “Exploring the Dynamics of Global Change” (2003) included a chapter by Dr. Clark Miller, among other contributing authors. Dr. Miller is the co-editor of "Changing the Atmosphere: Expert Knowledge and Environmental Governance" which explores how advances in scientific understanding of the earth's climate are contributing to processes of political change in global society. Dr. Thacker's third book "The Myth of Prosperity:Globalization and the South" was published and launched in July'2010. The book was introduced by Host Joan Kjaer on 'World Canvas' at the University of Iowa in March'2011. |
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