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The World as a Global Village


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The World as a Global Village
A discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic effects of the technological revolution that has exploded throughout the world.
1,472 words (approx. 5.9 pages) | 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:

  • Great Transition: The Promise and Lure of the Times Ahead, PAUL RASKIN, TARIQ BANURI, GILBERTO GALLOPIN, PABLO GUTMAN, AL HAMMOND, ROBERT KATES, ROB SWART. A report of the Global Scenario Group, 2002. Information retrieved 24/24/2007.< http://www.tellus.org/seib/publications/Great_Transitions.pdf>
  • 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>

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APA Citation:

The World as a Global Village (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-World-as-a-Global-Village/95488

MLA Citation:

"The World as a Global Village" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-World-as-a-Global-Village/95488>




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Suzannah FR
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May 21, 2007
I'm British, was educated in the UK, and have acheived various academic degrees and diplomas - these include an English BA and a Ph.D in Theology.
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