Globalization by Manfred Steger

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What decade did the concept of globalization take the world by storm?

1990s

What does the term 'Globality' signify?

A social condition characterized by tight global interconnections and flows

What is the primary contention of Hyper-Globalism regarding globalization?

Globalization is economically and politically beneficial

What is the 'Global Imaginary' according to the text?

People's growing consciousness of the world as a single whole

What is the main characteristic of Globalization From Above?

It is a process created and controlled by powerful actors

What does the suffix '-ization' suggest in words like 'globalization'?

An evolving dynamism along discernible patterns

What is the role of the government in Hyper-Globalism?

To lessen its control and promote free trade

According to Roland Benedikter, what are we in the midst of?

A global systemic shift

What is the purpose of a tariff, according to the text?

To impose a tax on imported goods

What is the name of the concept that involves the creation of new networks and multiplication of existing connections?

Globalization

How does the text describe the contemporary world?

Multidimensional

What is the term for businesses that have a global reach and operate in more than one country?

Transnational Corporations

Learn about the concept of globalization, its origins, and how it has impacted the world. Explore the integration of markets and social life on a global scale.

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