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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?
Technology.
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?
Technological advances.
What are some examples of interconnectedness due to globalisation mentioned in the text?
Flow of ideas, spread of internet and computer related services
Why have developed countries carefully guarded their borders with visa policies?
To ensure that citizens of other countries cannot take away the jobs of their own citizens
How has economic globalisation generated different outcomes in different parts of the world?
Similar economic policies adopted by governments have led to vastly different outcomes
What is the argument made by advocates of economic globalisation in terms of economic growth and well-being?
De-regulation and greater trade among countries allow economies to benefit the whole world
How does globalisation impact the recognition of interconnections among people across the world?
Globalisation encourages people to recognise interconnections with the rest of the world.
Why is state sovereignty debated in the context of globalisation?
Globalisation leads to an erosion of state capacity, impacting traditional conceptions of state sovereignty.
How do global economic events demonstrate the impact of globalisation?
Global economic events have effects that extend beyond local, national, or regional environments to the global level.
Give an example of a global issue that transcends national boundaries according to the text.
The Bird flu or tsunami.
Explore the historical context and the unique aspects of globalisation in terms of flows of ideas, capital, commodities, and people. Learn about the scale and speed of contemporary globalisation compared to earlier times.
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