GS&GG Bk1 - Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of globalisation?
A
A process by which national economies, societies, and cultures have become increasingly integrated through the global network of trade, communication, transport and immigration
2
Q
What is the concept of a global village?
International organisations operate:
A
One world interconnected by an electronic nervous system
- Thinking globally (not within national boundaries)
- Acting globally (being present in many countries)
- By making ‘planet-wide’ decisions
3
Q
What are some examples of ‘global villages’?
A
- climate change
- conflict
- plastics
- migrants
