history & evolution
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History & Evolution . Why is there a dispute about when the phenomenon of globalization began? Why does the author argue that globalization is necessarily a recent phenomenon? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
History & Evolution
Discussion Questions1. Why is there a dispute about when the phenomenon
of globalization began?
2. Why does the author argue that globalization is necessarily a recent phenomenon?
3. What advancements have been made in the contemporary period (since 1980s) that support a compelling case that this era is where globalization really started and is flourishing?
4. What events have occurred in the contemporary period (since 1980s) that support a compelling case that this era is where globalization really started and is happening?
The DisputeA process• Migration• Nayan Chanda- Bound Together• Traders• Preachers• Adventurers• Warriors• Settlers*
• Inventions• Advancements based on inventions• Interaction facilitated by advancements¤
5 Eras Considered
Prehistoric•Migration• Farming•Communities• Divergence•People spreading apart
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http://phys.org/news/2012-10-prehistoric-human-populations-prospered-agricultural.html
5 Eras ConsideredPremodern• Writing• Key basic inventions• Empires• Law• Infrastructure• Trade
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http://www.penn.museum/silkroad/exhibit_silkroad.php
The Silk Road
5 Eras Considered
Early modern• Renaissance• Enlightenment• Exploration
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http://mrblacksarmy.weebly.com/the-renaissance.html
5 Eras Considered
Modern• European dominance• Inventions/ IR• Capitalism• World wars• Communism• Sophisticated advancements
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http://imgarcade.com/1/industrial-revolution-inventions-telephone/
5 Eras Considered
Contemporary•Culmination of factors •People, places, things Convergence•Distances diminished = Connectability
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http://www.unesco.org
Recent Phenomenon• Contemporary • 1980s• Elements facilitate convergence
• Globalization contingent upon• Connectivity of people• Communication• Technology• Transportation• Infrastructure• Deregulation
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Events since 1980s• Fall of SU- Neoliberal economic norm• WTO• Supertankers
• Advent of / spin-offs of the personal computer• The Internet• Cellular phones, communication satellites• Fiber optic cable• Smart phones
• 9/11• Arab Spring¤
Recap• Disagree over starting point of
globalization• Many variables contributed to
globalization• 1980s- conditions in place¤
Emerging MarketsHow is this trend a reflection of globalization? • Increasing middle class• Rising middle class result of global production demands • Greater demand for consumer products
• Foreign direct investment (FDI)• New restaurants• Joint ventures with local companies• Regional expansion - Tata
• Retooled products to taste, social aspirations• Appealing to aspiring middle class• Education tools• Display wealth through ‘elite’ appeal
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