Political Science 2231E Study Guide - Final Guide: Essentialism, Profit Maximization, Al-Qaeda
18 Apr 2015
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Lecture 1 - globalization: globalization = different perspectives", refers to: Plural definitions: shrinking of distance, time, space, part of, linked to, or affected by -interconnection of important human aspects, operating across borders, blurs internal/external o, usually americanization . Increasingly globalized capitalist world economy and market-oriented society. Key causes: gutenberg printing press, 1436 literacy, reading challenged authority via martin luther. Computers become indispensible: american hegemony spread of english, investment-driven private capitalism, commercial consumerism, american culture. Types: economic exchange of goods, services, production, labour, financial financial markets, institutional consolidation, operations globalized, interconnected technology, universal banking, political recognition of states, relative power, igo"s, military networks, alliances, agreements; cooperation to avoid conflict, Maintenance/expansion of sovereignty: environmental impact of economic other activities, coordinated actions, criminal crime activities, differences over crimes , cultural language, tradition (americanization?) Debates: hyperglobalizers/transformationalists - deep changes in economy, politics, society; march of technology and individual are irreversible = integrate and benefit all. Trade agreements, rules of fair trade, lower state intervention.
