Globalisation in the digital and social world

Question 1

What did Giddens say about the definition of globalisation ?

Answer 1

‘the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa’

Question 2

What did Giddens, Dunier and Applebaun say about globalisation ?

Answer 2

• If human history was a 24 hour day, not much would happen in the first 23 hours
• E.g: Agriculture 11:56, Great civilisations 11:57, modern society 11:59

Question 3

What do Cochrane and Pain say about globalisation ?

Answer 3

Globalisation is happening everywhere at the same time at the same rateW

Question 4

What do Cohen and Kennedy say about globalisation ?

Answer 4

Globalisation is happening everywhere but acknowledges different aspects of globalisation such as time and space

Question 5

What does Giddens say about globalisation and technology ?

Answer 5

Refers to the interconnectivity which refers to technological advancements.