Topic: Globalization Studies

Found 5 articles
Understanding the Implications of a Global Village
11/20/09 - 2207 words
Imagine the vast spectrum of all the cultures in the world. Listen to the music—from the gentle drum beats of Africa, to the melodic didgeridoo of Australia, to the scream of the electric guitar. Taste the curry from India... Go to Article »
Child Sex Tourism: "Us" and "Them" in a Globalized World
11/04/09 - 5494 words
“In London, Hamburg or San Francisco … we rarely see ordinary, middle-aged men and women flirting with homeless teenagers who sit on the pavements begging for spare change, or inviting them out to dinner and then... Go to Article »
USAID's Alternative Development Strategy: A Critical Review of Initiatives in Colombia
10/30/09 - 5538 words
Since 2000, the United States (U.S.) has devoted approximately 4.7 billion dollars in foreign aid to Colombia (Isacson 2006:1) with the dual aims of resolving Colombia’s internal conflict and of curbing the country&rsquo... Go to Article »
A Contrast of Issei and Nisei as Illustrated by King-Kok Cheung, Hisaye Yamamoto, and Emiko Okori
10/25/09 - 881 words
Hisaye Yamamoto’s double-telling stories, according to King-kok Cheung, convey “two tales in the guise of one,” one woven from the explicit words of the narrator, the other from the softened and sometimes pointedly... Go to Article »
Does Globalization foster or Reduce Political Violence?
10/19/09 - 532 words
Globalization has impacted societies around the world in both positive and negative ways. Despite positive changes in certain areas though, there are two significant factors that make the globalized (and globalizing) world a... Go to Article »