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International social justice in the post-WWII era is studied on a decade-by-decade basis, expressing the need to challenge the dominant perspective that there is no alternative to neoliberal capitalism. The 1960s are viewed as a period in which radical movements emerged on an international level, & the 1970s saw the continuation of revolution & rights movements & the creation of neoconservative political parties in Western nations. It is contended that neoliberal capitalism was concretized during the 1980s, & chaos characterized the world order during the 1990s. Although some business groups favor social democratic reform, it is asserted that such programs are contrary to large corporations' neoliberal capitalist agendas. It is maintained that present & future thought must acknowledge the shortcomings of social democratic programs & the need to confront capitalism; a "eutopian" perspective influenced by Marxist thought is thus recommended. 28 References. J. W. Parker

Reviews the trajectory of the post-World War 2 era, outlining the context for the current state of affairs and the challenges to be faced, and considering the prospects of the movements for social justice. Challenges the perception that there is no alternative to neoliberal capitalism and argues that we can indeed articulate visions of a better society. (Original abstract - amended)

Argues that the new world order is not that much different from the old world order. In the US, intellectuals & their institutions continue to distort social reality & marginalize the general public. Intellectuals divide people into two groups -- responsible men, who manage public affairs, & the general population ("the herd"), who must be controlled. They are very frank about this dichotomy, as evidenced by quotes from the rulers & their ideologists. In the new world order, as in the old, the greatest threat to the ruling interests is from Third World nationalist regimes that respond to popular pressures for improvement in the living standards of the underclasses. The USSR, as an ultranationalist country, provided a dangerous model to other Third World countries, & acted as a buffer against northern control of the South. Given the collapse of the USSR, a return to its Third World status is expected, but there are still factors inhibiting US intervention by force in the South. The goal is to reduce Third World governments to police functions while transnational corporations provide central planning & management. M. Pflum