Human geography outline chapter 8
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Chapter 8, Political Geography Rubenstein Globalization ? an important political trend particularly in the Post-Cold War era. Cold War was between democracy (USA) and communism (former USSR) ? arms buildup in both countries After fall of USSR in 1991, Cold War was officially over Now most of world is coming together economically, politically, and even militarily This has resulted in a loss of cultural diversity ? i.e. go to Guam, an island in the South Pacific, and find a Hard Rock Caf? Further, the standard for globalization is usually set in the USA a). This can be a source of resentment to other cultures b). Look at it this way ? would you want to emulate Shi?ite Muslim ways? Key Issue #1: Where are states located?
