The Impact of the Internet on Globalization Globalization‚ a growing phenomenon that can be described as a “shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy” (Hill 7)‚ has been the subject of many books and discussions for the past decade. Along with the development of microprocessors‚ the Internet is perhaps the most significant technological innovation of our time‚ playing a substantial role in the growth of globalization. The Internet facilitated the expansion of the movement
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THE IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON GLOBALIZATION Communication is the key of globalization. Businesses large and small needed a way to advertise‚ sell‚ purchase‚ and enhance their product worldwide. What better way to accomplish this than through the use of the Internet. “The Internet provides a cheaper‚ faster and easier method of communication‚ an alternative that has created a ‘global audience’”‚ as mentioned by Renato Ruggiero‚ Director General of the World Trade Organization. How has
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Impact of the Internet on Education For the majority of people‚ it is difficult to imagine what life would be like without the internet. The world of education has also undergone tremendous change since the advent of the internet. It allows students to quickly obtain a vast amount of information on every subject. They also get the convenience of going to class and completing assignments‚ permitting them to schedule their time with great flexibility. The internet has become one of the easiest‚ fastest
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Impact of Internet on Politics The use of internet in the 2004‚ and most recently in the 2008 elections was so huge due to its role. The internet has significantly changed the political process because it allowed candidates and voters to connect and gain access to political process in a fashion not previously available. Facebook‚ Twitter‚ MySpace‚ and candidates own social networking sites‚ such as Senator Barack Obama’s MyBarackObama.com and Senator John McCain’s
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THE IMPACT OF INTERNET USE ON CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS By Miss Kaleyvani Geeseeny Sawmy Clinical Psychologist Children’s motives Few studies have been conducted – that can explain people’s motives for using internet. Research suggest that children use media for entertainment and relaxation purposes (to relieve boredom‚ to play games‚ or for social interaction) however little is known about what really motivate children to use Internet. Adolescents’ motives Use the Internet more
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Our subject‚ Jimmy‚ has been using the internet for the past four years. He got started at a friend’s house -- they were young‚ bored‚ and out of money. Jimmy was once an arcade jockey‚ spending long hours in noisy recreational facilities. "Jump‚ man! That barrel’s rolling straight at you!" his best friend would shout. "I am jumping!" But alas‚ he would fall to a gruesome death‚ his on-screen representation a mess of pixels‚ half smashed into the ground. They would go home‚ pockets
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psycological impacts of internet Please read: a personal appeal from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales Read now Close Psychological effects of Internet use From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search This article is written like a personal reflection or essay rather than an encyclopedic description of the subject. Please help improve it by rewriting it in an encyclopedic style. (July 2010) Various researchers have undertaken efforts to examine the impact of Internet use on
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THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET Internet can be reckoned as the latest discovery of man which has revolutionised his style of working and living. It has totally reduced distance‚ broken all man-made barriers and made our world a small place. It brought information at our doorstep opening before us what is known as ‘Information Superhighway’ at the click of a button. However‚ before people connect to the Internet‚ they need to be aware of its disadvantages and advantages. One
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The Impact of the Internet on Communication The internet has revolutionized all forms of communication since the beginning of its existence. The world has now become smaller ’ or more like a global village ’‚ so to speak. The internet was first used by the U.S military for communications purposes. The internet‚ from the communication point of view‚ has brought on new developments and techniques to keep in touch not only for individuals‚ but for businesses as well. An example of how the
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The Effect of the Internet on Modern Society In this day and age‚ the Internet is the new resource tool for the masses. It has changed the way we live in society and the way people interact with each other. As more and more people log on the Internet‚ it has undoubtedly changed the way people think and feel about each other and the world around us. When we begin to look at the ways it has changed society‚ we can clearly see many reasons to its assimilation into modern life. First‚ it has given
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