globalisation, placelessness, homoginisation changing places use studies

Question 1

homogenisation definition

Answer 1

process of making things similar

Question 2

globalisation

Answer 2

world is becoming more interconnected as a result od massively increased trade and culture

Question 3

glocialisation

Answer 3

business type that is distributed globally but adjusted to meat local needs too

Question 4

clone town

Answer 4

where the high street or other major shopping centres are significantly dominated by chain stores

Question 5

totnes costa coffee

Answer 5

2012
costa wanted to open can outlet in south Devon town of totnes
3/4 of the town population singed a petition to support the independent high street coffee shops and reject the implantation of costa coffee.
eight months after this petition was created cost dropped their plans and ‘recognised the strength in feeling of community in totnes’
this decision says something about big chain companies coming to visit the area and understanding a place and strength of community. rather than referring it as simple a space on a map.

Question 6

regionalism

Answer 6

consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities.
EG. Yorkshire collectively represent a tight nit community.

Question 7

nationalism

Answer 7

loyalty and devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness and “patriotism”
eg the national anthemand the jubilee are examples of proud nationalism