choice to defend tradition‚ or a contemporary adaptation to what already exists may be conceived as modern in some cultures (Sriwarakuel‚ 2005). The view of Western modernity can also not be applicable to other cultures where certain features of modernisation are apparent but with no sign of change for other more traditional aspects of society. Culturally speaking‚ the Enlightenment led us to developments in art‚ literature‚ printing‚ music‚ science and religion. According to Hall‚ ‘in its simplest
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Assessment 2 Case Study SOC 10007 Understanding the modern world Globalisation and Rationalisation Introduction The era of modernity‚ began and flourished in the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. In every language‚ the meaning of ‘modern’ would mean up to date or contemporary. In sociology‚ it was referred to as the ‘Great transformation’‚ a term which reflects the enormous magnitude of change that took place (Polanyi‚ 1973). The main features of modernity were growth
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globalization has had on China it is important to understand what the term "globalisation" means. Globalisation became a buzz word in the 1990s because of its influence in creating a world in which geographic location became increasingly irrelevant (Immerfall 2006). In essence globalisation refers to the unrestricted flow of goods‚ capital‚ information‚ technology and people across national borders (Chow‚ 2005a). Globalisation is‚ however‚ by no means a new phenomenon and China has been subjected to
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CONSUMING CULTURES: GLOBALISATION AND LOCAL LIVES A book by Jeremy Seabrook * Author: Jeremy Seabrook * Publisher: Earthcare Books * Famous Works: Children Of Other Worlds and Travels in the Skin Trade * Other Information: Apart from being a writer‚ he has also worked as a journalist‚ teacher‚ playwright‚ social worker and a lecturer * Book Dissection: 4 parts and 15 chapters Synopsis: In the book‚ Jeremy Seabrook talks about the impact of Globalization all around and he
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CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE IN INDIAN ECONOMY ** RIDHI SHARMA ** Small & medium Enterprise (SME) sector is the seedbed of Indian economy. This article throws a light on the contribution made by SME’s in making India a growing economy; It is also an attempt to find out the reasons for the slow growth of Indian entrepreneurs as compared to other countries. Small business is regarded as seedbed for entrepreneurship as it provides favourable conditions for emergence and growth
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stable cooperative form of government‚ however‚ changing demographics‚ global pressures and fiscal situations within government have meant that the system is now seen as being in a malaise and in need of repair (Wanna 2007). The modernisation and globalisation of markets‚ media and communication has eroded regional identities in Australia. In the past the Australian states were protected from a centralised form of federalism but as modern technology reduced the physical distance institutional
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Thirkell-White‚ Ben ‘Globalization and Development’ in Imber & Salmon (Eds) Issues in International Relations (2nd Edition) London: Routledge 2008 During the 1990s‚ literature on the international political economy was dominated by the idea of ‘globalisation’. Dramatic decreases in transport costs and the rise of fast and cheap telecommunications technology have made geography less relevant. This‚ in turn‚ has facilitated global trade and capital flows and stimulated new forms of multi-national production
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CURRENT TREND AND CHANGES The traditional Hindu Marriage has changed a lot following the modernisation and globalisation of the world.Nowadays peple spend thousands to conduct a grand wedding wit decorations.The decorations now also has changed.They really take iniative to decorate the wedding hall and made it like a palace unlike last time.Now many people prefer to marry in hotel ballrooms rather than in a temple.People are spending money to decorate the hall with fresh flowers that cost
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Geography Revision; Going Global... Globalisation – The process by which people‚ cultures‚ money‚ goods and information can be transferred between countries with few or no barriers. Impacts of Globalisation; Finance: Global trade barriers being removed. Cheaper mobile and Internet rates. A worldwide reduction in consumer prices. Trillions of dollars are exchanged. Some TNCs. Politics: An expansion of international political organisations. (EU) People: Cheaper mobile and Internet rates
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Malay Music in Malaysia: A Brief Study of the Changes in the 20th Century Malays – Tradition‚ Conflict and Change Done By: Melanie Ng Rachel Chew Word Count: 2094 words Introduction The 20th century saw Malaysia undergoing numerous political‚ social and economical changes‚ all of which were reflected in the cultural changes that also took place during this time. In particular‚ Malay music in Malaysia‚ due to a myriad of factors and influences‚ experienced significant
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