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How do those who argue for the distinctiveness of contemporary globalisation explain its uniqueness?
How do those who argue for the distinctiveness of contemporary globalisation explain its uniqueness?
The scale and speed of the flows of ideas, capital, commodities, and people.
What is considered a critical element in the process of globalisation?
What is considered a critical element in the process of globalisation?
Technology.
How has technology revolutionised communication in the context of globalisation?
How has technology revolutionised communication in the context of globalisation?
Invention of the telegraph, telephone, and microchip.
What has largely enabled the easier movement of ideas, capital, commodities, and people across the world?
What has largely enabled the easier movement of ideas, capital, commodities, and people across the world?
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What are some examples of interconnectedness due to globalisation mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of interconnectedness due to globalisation mentioned in the text?
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Why have developed countries carefully guarded their borders with visa policies?
Why have developed countries carefully guarded their borders with visa policies?
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How has economic globalisation generated different outcomes in different parts of the world?
How has economic globalisation generated different outcomes in different parts of the world?
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What is the argument made by advocates of economic globalisation in terms of economic growth and well-being?
What is the argument made by advocates of economic globalisation in terms of economic growth and well-being?
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How does globalisation impact the recognition of interconnections among people across the world?
How does globalisation impact the recognition of interconnections among people across the world?
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Why is state sovereignty debated in the context of globalisation?
Why is state sovereignty debated in the context of globalisation?
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How do global economic events demonstrate the impact of globalisation?
How do global economic events demonstrate the impact of globalisation?
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Give an example of a global issue that transcends national boundaries according to the text.
Give an example of a global issue that transcends national boundaries according to the text.
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