(Textbook) Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Flashcards
1
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Globalization
A
The expansion of economic, cultural, and political processes on a worldwide scale
2
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World System Theory
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Describes three tiers of countries:
Core
Semi-Periphery
Periphery
3
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What is a core country under the World System Theory?
A
A highly-interconnected country with good transportation, communication networks, education system, and alliances
4
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What is a semi-periphery country under the World System Theory?
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A country in the process of industrializing, which might be able to advance to the status of core country in the future
5
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What is a periphery country under the World System Theory?
A
A country with weak:
Government/economy/health-care/education system
