development paradigms that would effectively guide to overcome the problems is modernisation theory. Modernisation theory was formulated as a tool of capitalism. It is generally based on the change of society from backwardness to modernity. It is also identify the development process from less developed societies to become developed by implement the same development pattern from advanced industrialized countries. Moreover‚ modernisation theory in which is well known‚ particularly the Rostow theory of stages
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the era of Modernity is or has been replaced by the post modern era. Two of theories I will discuss emerged from Modernity‚ they are the Modernisation and Dependency theories. Modernisation Theory Modernisation is the term used for the transition from traditional societies of the past to modern societies as they are found today in the West. Modernisation theory refers to the perspectives put forward to explain the development or underdevelopment of countries. Modern societies are marked by high
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When I was growing up in India‚ I spoke Sindhi (my mother tongue) at home and Hindi with friends but it was mandatory to speak in English at school. It is very common for people in India and many other countries to speak more than one language. Such a multi lingual situation where two languages or language varieties coexist in a society and each has a clear range of functions is known as diglossia. The pioneering scholar of diglossia‚ Charles A. Ferguson‚ summarised diglossia as: a relatively stable
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[650] Paper Corruption and fast change: Shifting modes of micro-coordination Jens Chr. Andvig No. 650 2003 Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt Utgiver: NUPI Copyright: © Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt 2003 ISSN: 0800 - 0018 Alle synspunkter står for forfatternes regning. De må ikke tolkes som uttrykk for oppfatninger som kan tillegges Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt. Artiklene kan ikke reproduseres - helt eller delvis - ved trykking
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export. Therefore‚ Stalin was able to modernise the agricultural sector within Russia as well as tackling the problem of scarcity in the industrial city which was needed to execute Stalin’s five year plans. However‚ Stalin’s role in bringing about modernisation is limited because he was to hard line with collectivisation which caused the famine in 1932‚ that had a disastrous effect on the economy due to the loss of labour
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implemented by the Tsar can be seen as Russia striving to emerge as a superpower amongst the West. There is historical controversy as the sources suggest that Alexander II used the reforms to strengthen autocracy and secure his position as Tsar; modernisation was merely a consequence to the events that took place within his regime. The interpretation that Alexander II’s reforms were for the benefit of the people
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Report 550012007/2005 The health impacts of globalisation: a conceptual framework M.M.T.E. Huynen‚ ICIS‚ Maastricht University‚ Maastricht P. Martens‚ ICIS‚ Maastricht University‚ Maastricht H.B.M. Hilderink‚ Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP)‚ Bilthoven Contact: M.Huynen@ICIS.unimaas.nl ICIS‚ Maastricht University Kapoenstraat 23 6211 KV Maastricht P.O. Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht The Netherlands Phone number: ++ 31 43 3882662 Fax: ++ 31 43 3884916 website: www.icis.unimaas.nl Netherlands
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we live in. Territories are a way of bringing order‚ control and borders to society. Territorial ordering awards spaces exclusivity and cultural sovereignty‚ making them exclusive and defendable (Albert et al‚ 1999). In a world of increasing globalisation notions of borderless worlds created by limitless and unregulated flow of goods‚ populations‚ information and technology across territories of culture‚ power and resources are being discussed as a possible solution for existing border conflicts
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Introduction Globalisation‚ defined as the process of increasing integration and interdependence between countries and societies through the movement of people‚ goods‚ service‚ information and communication‚ such that events occurred in a part of the world will affect the others (Baylis‚ Smith & Owens 2008; Fischer 2003; Hill‚ Wee & Udayasankar 2012; Robins 2000) and is linked with the theory of modernisation (Modelski 1972 and Morse 1976). To date‚ globalisation has itself‚ become a complex
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throu SOCIETY & CULTURE SUMMARY CORE TERMS Social Literacy-A socially literate individual: is interested in‚ observes & asks questions about the micro & macro world. -Shows critical discernment towards the media. -Is capable of informed decision making & takes consider action on social views. -Empathises with people of different societies & cultures. -Researches effectively & ethically. -Communicates effectively. -Understands continuity & change & the
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