GEOG 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Angular Distance, Railways Act 1921, Boko Haram
19 Sep 2018
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Interdependence comes from relationship between global and local regions. Connections and interactions are dependent on communication and transportation. Countries come together for some kind of reason. Body and self- physical appearance and socially acceptable norms. Globalization- the increasing interconnectedness of different parts of the world through common processes of economic, environmental, political and cultural change. Hyperglobalist view- open markets, free trade, and investments across global markets allow more people to share in prosperity of the world economy. Skeptical view- contemporary economic integration is much less significant than it was when the world was on the gold standard in the 19th century. Transformationalist- globalization is a long term historical process that is underlain by crises and contradictions that are likely to shape in all ways. Human footprint- wherever we have been, we leave a mark ex. Sustainability- pertains to the interdependence of the economy, the environment, and social well being. Most cases started in africa, but not all.
