Global City Flashcards
A well-known liberalist who explores the concept of globalization.
Thomas Friedman
lasted from 1492 to 1800 and “shrank the world from a size large to a size medium”;
Globalization 1.0
A second phase talks about the age of Pax
Britannica where Great Britain was the hegemonic
power in terms of trade and economy, it is known as _______ __.
Globalization 2.0
– (1800 to the early 20th century) The world “shrunk from medium to small”
Globalization 2.0
- This phase saw the dominance of Great Britain as the hegemonic power, primarily in trade and
economy.
Pax Britannica
The result of this constant interaction between a wide array of cultures is a conglomeration of cultures in a particular geographical setting which has been labelled as the ____ ____.
Global City
– (2nd half of the 20th century to the present) The world “shrinks from small to tiny”
Globalization 3.0
- The phase coincided with the rise of industrialization, powered by Britain, which allowed the nation to dominate global trade, manufacturing, and technological advancements.
Industrial Revolution
- This phase saw the rise of the United States of America as the global hegemon in terms of
security, trade, and economy.
Pax Americana
coined by Joseph Nye(2004)
Soft Power Concept
- is the ability of a state to shape the preferences of others through appeal and attraction, rather than through military or economic pressure (hard power).
Soft Power Concept
this idea emphasizes the use of attraction rather than coercion or force in international relations.
Soft Power Concept
are major players in the global economy, with significant influence due to their vast resources, global reach, and ability to operate across multiple countries.
MNCs
They have unquestionable access to enormous amounts of wealth, largely drawn from their global operations and revenues across various markets.
MNCs
According to ______ (1991), global cities are characterized by occupational and income polarization, with the highly paid professional class on one end and providers of low-paid services on the other.
Saskia Sassen
According to _____ ___ ___ ___ __ __ ___(2011), the global power of cities is measured by a combination of six criteria: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, liveability, environment and accessibility.
Japanese Mori Foundation’s Global City Power Index
thusly represent cities around the world that are exemplifying these characteristics of a city better than other cities.
Global Cities
are also perceived as sources of economic growth and are also economic powerhouses themselves, coupled with being
industry leaders and regional hubs.
Global Cities
- is a geographical setting where a diverse range of cultures congregate and coexist due to the
influence of globalization.
Global City
are significant urban centers that play key roles in the global
economy, culture, and political influence.
Global Cities
