CHAPTER 2

Globalization

Transformations and Consequences

Different Views on Globalization

Globalization can be defined as a process resulting in more interdependence and mutual awareness among economic, political, and social units of the world [14]. Globalization is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is associated with increasing cross-national movements of goods, services, capital, people, and information [1, 2]. Because of its complex nature, globalization is not consensual rather it is accompanied by intense conflicts among various social groups, states, and hegemonic powers [5]. As such, it constitutes an array of interconnections that transcend the borders of nation-states and local communities. Globalization creates conditions ...

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