Outsourcing America: The True Cost of Shipping Jobs Overseas and What Can Be Done About It

Still one of the hottest, most controversial topics in the news is the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Outsourced jobs have extended well beyond the manufacturing sector to include white-collar professionals, particularly in information technology, financial services, and customer service. "Outsourcing America" reveals just how much outsourcing is taking place, what its impact has been and will continue to be, and what can be done about the loss of jobs. "Outsourcing America" shows how offshoring is part of the historical economic shifts toward globalism and free trade, and demonstrates the impact of outsourcing on individual lives and communities.In addition, the book now features a new chapter on immigration policies and outsourcing, as well as information on how individuals can protect themselves from this trend. The authors discuss policies that countries like India and China use to attract U.S. industries, and they offer frank recommendations that business and political leaders must consider in order to confront this snowballing crisis - and bring more highpaying jobs back to the U.S.A.