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When did globalization studies emerge?
1970s
Which fields are included in globalization studies? (Select all that apply)
There is a consensus on the definition of globalization.
False
Globalization is considered an __________ concept.
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What are some of the key domain questions that underpin globalization theories?
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What does globalization include in its range of topics? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Globalization Studies
- Globalization studies emerged during the 1970s
- It was influenced by several developments including a globalized economy with new systems of production, finance and consumption.
- The spread of transnational cultural patterns and practices has led to the concept of "global culture(s)."
- Globalization studies are interdisciplinary and encompass various fields including ethnic, area, and women's studies. Other areas include literature, the arts, language, and cultural studies, social sciences, history, law, business administration, and natural and applied sciences.
- The rise of transnational institutions and global governance structures contribute to globalization studies.
Globalization Debate & Theoretical Discourses
- Globalization studies are contested and not universally defined.
- Globalization is considered an "essentially contested concept" as it reflects the political implications of competing claims and diverse social interests.
- There are three main approaches to defining when globalization begins: since the dawn of history, with the rise of capitalism and modernity, or as a recent phenomenon associated with post-industrialization or post-modernization.
- Other key questions include: what are the causal determinants of globalization; does globalization refer to a process or a condition?
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Explore the emergence and development of globalization studies since the 1970s. This interdisciplinary field addresses the complexities of a globalized economy, culture, and governance, while examining contested concepts and theoretical discourses. Dive into the various influences shaping the way we understand globalization today.
