globalisation of place in the context of changing places Flashcards
1
Q
why do some argue that globalisation has made place less important?
A
because the forces of global capitalism have eroded local cultures and produced homogenised places
this can be seen through the increased presence of global chains
2
Q
what is a clone town?
A
high streets which are dominated by chain stores
3
Q
how many McDonald’s are there and in how many countries?
A
36,000+ McDonalds
100+ countries
4
Q
what do physical endogenous factors include?
A
land use
location
topography
physical geography
5
Q
what do human endogenous factors include?
A
infrastructure
economic characteristics
demographic characteristics
built environment
