Moralizing the Corporation

'The argument of this book is so powerful and convincing because it focuses on global subpolitics: the corporate (ir)responsibility, the power of its critics, and the consuming citizen. This shift of perspectives and its sophistication makes Moralizing the Corporation a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of globalization.' -- Ulrich Beck, University of Munich, Germany 'Moralizing the Corporation offers a multi-disciplinary analysis of the conflicts between transnational corporations and transnational advocacy groups. The book is theoretically sophisticated and full of interesting and nuanced empirical findings that generate new knowledge about the relationship between politics and markets. It views transnational corporations as quasi-public institutions and explains their vulnerability to the non-state authority" of political consumers and protest groups. Holzer develops theory on transnational subpolitics and corporate reflexivity and should be read by scholars and activists alike.' -- Michele Micheletti, University of Stockholm, Sweden 'Each chapter in this book by itself is a worthy contribution to the existing research on the TNC in a globalised world.' -- In-spire, Journal of Law, Politics and Societies

Boris Holzer, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Konstanz, Germany

Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Corporate Power and the Power of its Critics 3. Anti-corporate Protest and World Culture: Opposing or Enacting Globalization? 4. Framing the Corporation 5. Mobilizing the Consumer 6. Business and Society: From Ethical Responsibility to Organizational Reflexivity 7. Conflicts and Coalitions 8. From Accounts to Accountability 9. Conclusion References Index