The following definitions are useful in the study of globalization. They may be studied and used in academic settings. Read these definitions carefully. When you are finished, Take the one-question Quiz for this page. Note: the correct answer for the quiz also contains additional information about globalization. Definitions of Globalization: 1. Joseph Stiglitz, an economist, and
Read More
Think locally, act globally — John Naisbitt Background: Some Preliminary Considerations for Understanding Global Consciousness In the sense of being aware that we now live in “global village,” virtually everyone today has some form of what might be called “global consciousness.” Today, the events that intrude on daily life are no longer limited strictly to one’s
Read More
In this Mini-Course, you will learn the essentials of the U.N. position on a worldwide problem: the treatment of workers in third-world countries. The issue is sensitive because citizens (corporate citizens and consumers) in the first world do not want to feel responsible for working conditions that seem harsh or that ignore human rights. If
Read More
This page is out of service. When restored it will provide a very brief introduction to six of the standard errors in informal reasoning: Ad Hominem Argument Argument from Authority Cum hoc Fallacy False Dilemma Fallacy of Division Equivocation There are MANY other resources on the Internet available that will help you understand these fallacies.
Read More