CMN2168 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Internet2, Icann, Cnn Effect
6 Oct 2017
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Globalization theory recognizes irreducible complexity, the complexity of the current global economy that has to do with certain disjuncture"s between economy, politics, and society . Globalization is characterized by various autonomous logics , for example in culture. Globalization: a phenomenon beyond our control (anthony giddens) Increasingly de-centered as non-western countries begin to play larger roles. Close link between globalization and risk (manufactured risk) Emphasize role of the west (us in particular), to influence. Globalization undermines local cultures and serves to revive them . Globalization squeezes sideways produces new areas that may cut across nations. Sees the emergence of global cosmopolitan society . Thinks fundamentalism is problematic and linked to violence going against the cosmopolitan ideals. Politics of globalization & cosmopolitan critique of globalization (ulrich beck) Claims there is a distinction between globalism and globality. Globalism: world dominated by economics, hegemony of capitalist world market & neo-liberal underpins it.
