The Challenges of Globalization
Cultures in Transition in the Pacific-Asia Region
Published on 5. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
194 pages
978-0-7618-2951-5 (ISBN)
Description
Although the products of globalization are far from new, globalization as a process in the Pacific-Asian Region is both dynamic and problematic. Pacific-Asia globalization outcomes at present include: intensification of changes linked to the influences of capitalism; information technology and innovative technological systems; migration, transnationalism, and refugees; tourism for those with newly apparent disposable incomes; altered philosophical and religious perspectives, including the new fundamentalism; paradigm shifts within indigenous languages and cultures; lifestyles that embrace and/or disengage from all of the globalizing factors listed above; and others.
The Challenges of Globalization defines globalization as "supra-national ideas and processes that cross national borders with impunity." Such "ideas and processes" may appear to possess a will of their own, fostering closer links between cultures, societies, and economies. But, do they? How do individuals, communities, and nation-states actually respond to the forces of globalization? This book explores globalization within the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and education.
The Challenges of Globalization defines globalization as "supra-national ideas and processes that cross national borders with impunity." Such "ideas and processes" may appear to possess a will of their own, fostering closer links between cultures, societies, and economies. But, do they? How do individuals, communities, and nation-states actually respond to the forces of globalization? This book explores globalization within the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and education.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-2951-5 (9780761829515)
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Persons
Lan-Hung Nora Chiang is a Professor of Geography at National Taiwan University. Professor Chiang holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Hawaii.
John Lidstone is an Associate Professor of Education at Queensland University in Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Professor Lidstone holds a doctorate from the University of London Institute of Education.
Rebecca A. Stephenson is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Guam. Professor Stephenson holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Oregon.
John Lidstone is an Associate Professor of Education at Queensland University in Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Professor Lidstone holds a doctorate from the University of London Institute of Education.
Rebecca A. Stephenson is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Guam. Professor Stephenson holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Oregon.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction: The Many Faces of Globalization
Chapter 2 Congressional Politics and Congressional Science
Chapter 3 Fostering a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Developments in the United States
Chapter 4 Education About, In, For, Or Against a Globalised World: Power to the People or Devil Incarnate?
Chapter 5 Helping Practices Among the Chamorro of Guam: Modernity, Merchandise, and Money
Chapter 6 Insiders Without, Outsiders Within: Chamorro Ambiguity and Diasporic Identities on the U.S. Mainland
Chapter 7 Occupation/Colonalization/Globalizaiton: You Name It, We've Got It, Hawaii Has It All
Chapter 8 Ethnic Identity and Eco-tourism in a Rural Township in Taiwan
Chapter 9 In Her Own Words: A Model of Independence
Chapter 10 Globalization and Culture in Contemporary India: Tradition vs. Modernity
Chapter 11 (De)-Globalisation?; Indonesia Since the Crisis
Chapter 12 Connecting Local and International, Exploring the Pressing Mongkii (Monkey) Issues of Ngeaur, Beluu er a (Angaur, Republic of Palau)
Chapter 13 Higher Education: A Globalizing Process
Chapter 14 Contributors
Chapter 15 Index
Chapter 2 Congressional Politics and Congressional Science
Chapter 3 Fostering a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Developments in the United States
Chapter 4 Education About, In, For, Or Against a Globalised World: Power to the People or Devil Incarnate?
Chapter 5 Helping Practices Among the Chamorro of Guam: Modernity, Merchandise, and Money
Chapter 6 Insiders Without, Outsiders Within: Chamorro Ambiguity and Diasporic Identities on the U.S. Mainland
Chapter 7 Occupation/Colonalization/Globalizaiton: You Name It, We've Got It, Hawaii Has It All
Chapter 8 Ethnic Identity and Eco-tourism in a Rural Township in Taiwan
Chapter 9 In Her Own Words: A Model of Independence
Chapter 10 Globalization and Culture in Contemporary India: Tradition vs. Modernity
Chapter 11 (De)-Globalisation?; Indonesia Since the Crisis
Chapter 12 Connecting Local and International, Exploring the Pressing Mongkii (Monkey) Issues of Ngeaur, Beluu er a (Angaur, Republic of Palau)
Chapter 13 Higher Education: A Globalizing Process
Chapter 14 Contributors
Chapter 15 Index