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Perspectives on Globalization by Tomlinson & Friedman

Globalization is a complex process involving rapid social changes across many dimensions according to John Tomlinson, who defined it as increasing global connectivity. Thomas Friedman analyzed globalization in his book "The World is Flat", noting there have been three waves of globalization throughout history and that new technologies have leveled the global playing field, allowing more competition, connection and collaboration worldwide.

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Perspectives on Globalization by Tomlinson & Friedman

Globalization is a complex process involving rapid social changes across many dimensions according to John Tomlinson, who defined it as increasing global connectivity. Thomas Friedman analyzed globalization in his book "The World is Flat", noting there have been three waves of globalization throughout history and that new technologies have leveled the global playing field, allowing more competition, connection and collaboration worldwide.

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What do writers think about globalization?

John Tomlinson

John Tomlinson defined Globalization as a ‘complex process’ because it involves


rapid social change that is occurring simultaneously in different dimensions such
as in the world’s economy, politics, religion, physical environment,
communications and in culture. In simple definition – he called globalization a
process of accelerating “connectivity”.

Thomas Friedman

In his book, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman analyzes globalization, primarily in the
early 21st century. He noted that there are 3 types of globalization that occurred
throughout the history: Globalization 1.o, Globalization 2.2 and Globalization 3.0.
Friedman is not talking about the actual earth being flat. He used this metaphor that
implies that globalization has flatten the world over the year. He wants us to know that we
can now “compete, connect, and collaborate globally as an individual.” The world is
viewed as a level playing field where all competitors have an equal opportunity.
Globalization is expanding with all this technology.

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