Culture and Globalization

Week4 Archive

Sep 14

The authors argue in Chapter V that imperialism and world war are key to understanding the history of globalization. In your own words, summarize why this is the case. Then, in Chapter VI, they characterize the post-WWII era as “globalization split in two.” What do they mean by this, and what does it have to do with the new institutions of the global economy they describe?

Your responses are due by 1pm, Wednesday, September 19.