The World as a Global Village

Essay # 95488

Communication > Mass Media
Computer and Technology > Technology
International Relations

A discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic effects of the technological revolution that has exploded throughout the world.

1,472 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2007 France

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses whether the world is truly becoming a "global village." It first defines the term "global village" and then discusses the different interpretations of this contemporary concept. Then, through reflecting on the recent advancements in modern technology, it gives consideration to how this has affected media and communication, the tourist industry, economy, international crime and trade. Finally, the paper discusses different social, political, religious and ethnic worldviews and the challenges that are presented to mankind through recent technological advances.

From the Paper:

"That the world has experienced a technical revolution, and continues to do so, few would question. Technological progress, especially during the past thirty years, has changed both our world-view and our way of living, as time and distance has become almost a thing of the past. Technical advances, similar to those portrayed in science-fiction films or novels, have revolutionized the life styles of millions of people across the globe and seemingly shrunk our planet."

Sample of Sources Used:

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Edmund Carpenter - editor, Marshall McLuhan - editor. Explorations in Communication: An Anthology. Publisher: Beacon Press. Place of Publication: Boston. Publication Year: 1960. Page Number: xi.
Manfred B. Steger - author. Globalization: A Very Short Introduction. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Place of Publication: Oxford. Publication Year: 2003. Page Number: 2.
Marshall Mcluhan - author. Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. Publisher: Routledge. Place of Publication: London. Publication Year: 2001. Page Number: 3.
Praxagora.com, Online Article, Do We Really Want a Global Village? 2007. Information retrieved 24/04/2007. < http://www.praxagora.com/stevet/fdnc/ch09.html>