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1. Introduction The dominant theme of the latter decades of the
IntroductionThe dominant theme of the latter decades of the 20th century and on into this
one as well has been that of “globalization” in its many guises – cultural (e.g., the
“McDonaldization” of the planet); economic (e.g., the Bretton Woods post-WWII
“international economic order”); political (e.g., the “democratization” of governments);
financial (e.g., the Asian meltdown of the latter 1990s); military (e.g., arms sales); criminal
(e.g. global reach of drug lords). Again, however, like with terrorism, this is not really
anything new other than you living through it. Recorded history is, in one sense, a record of
globalization, beginning with human migration out of Africa into the Middle East and on
into the Eurasian continent and beyond; cultural and political exchanges among more
sedentary groups; and expanded trade and exploration resulting from technological
innovations in transportation and communication – all produced unending linkages among
cultures with greater and more frequent global reach.Thus, the major concern today is less
with the existence of globalization but rather its implications. Is globalization a positive
thing or do its negatives outweigh its benefits? The April 2009 G-20 summit meeting in
London generated as much media attention to the demonstrators outside the meeting hall
in their bunny suits as it did with the outcome of the meetings. Learner
ObjectivesUnderstand the globalization processGain a sense of its impact on our lives both
individually and as a societyAppreciate both the benefits as well as the challenges of this
seemingly irreversible processAssignment Globalization Assignment: go to
http://www.iwallerstein.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/TRAJWS1.PDF (Links to an
external site.) and read Immanuel Wallerstein’s article Globalization or Age of Transition? A
Long-term View of the trajectory of the World System. Answer the following
questions: What are Kondratieff cycles and how does the late 20th century and early 21st
century economic system fit into the theory?How was the post-WWII global economic
system designed to benefit the U.S. economy?What happened to upset this favorable
arrangement?What does Wallerstein identify as the major secular trends influencing the
global economy by the 1990s?How close was Wallerstein in his projections for the future,
now that we are getting there? Submit a 4 page (suggested) double-spaced with footnotes
and bibliography on the above topic.
