CHAPTER 1

The Globalization of Modernity

Globalization: A Very Short Intro

The Great Globalization Debate: An Introduction

Globalization: A Triumph of Ambiguity

Critical Theories of Globalization

Two Directional Tendencies: Connectivity and Consciousness

Perspective of Globalization that think of globalization as a myth rather than a significant event.

Perspective of Globalization that consider globalization as an inevitable social process that is certain to affect the different local communities

Perspective of Globalization that globalization in the middle of globalists and traditionalists sees the concept as a process that introduces a number of significant changes in different dimensions.

This is another important approach that heightens the discussion of the concept of globalization among contemporary scholars in the social science discipline.

Approaches Globalization which centers on the growth and expansion of culture across national boundaries.

This is another equally important approach to the study of globalization that closely resembles the World System model.

Approaches Globalization that Is considered a starting point of the discussion of globalization in the field of the social sciences.

Drivers of Globalization​: The discovery of airplanes, computers, telephones, satellites, the internet, and other superior technologies intensified the process of diffusing knowledge or ideas to several countries, giving globalization a distinct personality in the ever-changing world.​

Drivers of Globalization​: Heywood (2011) emphasized the driver of political developments through the discussion of global politics that is typified by the emergence of new actors on the world stage, increased interdependence and interconnectedness among several states, and the trends toward global governance.​

Drivers of Globalization​: Starting from a stat-centric economic transaction, the international community has witnessed the development in the way trade and cross-border activities were carried out in recent history.​

Evolution of Globalization​: Occurred between c and is characterized by several notable developments that unfolded in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most popular among these developments is the Industrial Revolution which made a significant impact on the emerging concept of globalization during this period. Other interesting developments during this stage include the American and French Revolutions as well as World War I and II.​

Evolution of Globalization​: Took place between 1500 CE and 1750 CE. During this stage, Europe became the center of attraction because of several developments that spread across the continent.

Evolution of Globalization​: Latest stage that exhibits some of the most recent and distinctive developments in the modern-day world. The practice of globalization may have reached its peak during the closing years of the Modern Period but recent events and movements expanded the concept beyond the expectations of the different scholars in the field of the social sciences.​

Evolution of Globalization​: Dates back as early as 10000 BCE to 3500 BCE and serves as the fundamental baseline in discussing the historical landscape of globalization. This period marked the long process of settling the different continents by the early human species.

Evolution of Globalization​: Lasted from 3500 BCE to 1500 CE according to Steger. This period is characterized by the emergence of empires that were brought about by unexpected developments in the waning stage of the Prehistoric Period. The invention of the wheel and writing provided the necessary push for globalization at the beginning of this period.​