16 Questions
Which group of scholars argues that the world is not fully integrated as many globalization proponents claim?
Skeptics
Which interpretation of globalization is described as 'Globaloney' in the text?
All of the above
Which group of scholars argues that the concept of globalization is 'analytically impoverished' due to its complexity and ambiguity?
Rejectionist
Which of the following is not a category of 'Globaloney' described in the text?
Globalization as a Myth
Which group of scholars acknowledges the existence of moderate globalizing tendencies, while criticizing the novelty of the globalization process?
Modifiers
Which interpretation of globalization is described as a 'political process' in the text?
Globalization as Political Process
Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the role of government in the face of globalization?
Government will be reduced to serving as a 'superconductor for global capitalism' and have little power to influence the process of globalization.
What is the central argument made by the second group of scholars mentioned in the text?
The continued relevance of conventional political units, operating either in the form of modern nation-states or global cities, in shaping the process of globalization.
What is the key difference between the two interpretations of globalization presented in the text?
The first interpretation sees globalization as an unstoppable technological process, while the second sees it as a political process.
Which of the following statements best characterizes the view of the second group of scholars on the impact of globalization on the political options available to states?
Globalization has significantly constrained the set of political options open to states, particularly in developing countries.
Which of the following best describes the underlying assumption of the 'extreme technological-determinist explanation' of globalization presented in the text?
Technological advances are the primary driver of globalization, and politics is powerless to influence this process.
What is the central argument made by the 'extreme technological-determinist explanation' of globalization presented in the text?
Globalization is an unstoppable and irreversible process driven by technological advances that renders politics powerless.
According to Susan Strange (1996), why does she consider globalization a vacuous term?
Because it has been used in academic discourse to refer to a wide range of topics, from internet to a hamburger.
What criticism do Hirst, Thompson, and Bromley (2009) present regarding the global economic phenomenon?
The majority of economic activity remains primarily national in origin and scope, centered on Europe, Easter Asia, and North America.
How do Hirst and Thompson set overly high standards in their discussion of a 'fully globalized' economy?
By pressuring readers to either fully embrace or reject the concept of globalization.
What role does Susan Strange suggest culture and ideology play in the capitalist world economy?
They have no significant impact on the real movements of the capitalist world economy.
Explore the concept of globalization through the works of Manfred B. Steger, a leading scholar in global studies. Learn about different scholars' perceptions of globalization and the working definition of globalization as the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world time and space.
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