Postmodernism

Chapter?38: A World without Borders Chapter Outline The End of the Cold War Revolutions in Eastern and Central Europe Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary Velvet and violent revolutions Fall of the Berlin Wall The collapse of the Soviet Union Gorbachev's reforms Gorbachev hoped for economic reform within political and economic system Centralized economy inefficient, military spending excessive Declining?standard of living, food shortages, shoddy goods Perestroika and Glasnost Perestroika: "restructuring" the economy Tried decentralizing economy,market system, profit motive Alienated those in positions of power, military leaders Glasnost: "openness" to public criticism, admitting past mistakes Opened door to widespread criticism of party and government

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Zoology

Megafauna

Biology

Postmodernism

Interpersonal relationships

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Deconstruction

Jean-François Lyotard

Attachment theory

The Postmodern Condition

culture

human

supreme court

History of a country is the root of its citizens History is basically the description of the change of human life style, the process and the way a country has gone through and the incidents within. It might sound so simple and unimportant to know about it but actually history is the story of how people end up as they are right now. For example, let?s say that there is a Chinese man living in a rural village. History tells him how his country was formed, how his region and his village were formed by whom, and how his ancestors settled in that area. The reason why this Chinese man sits in that area History is the Foundation of One?s Identity Kyeongtae Kim (19 95 - Present ) I

Globalization

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US Gov and Politics

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Cultural geography

Sociocultural evolution

Philosophy of history

Human Geography

1. Article Title: Briefing Paper: Globalization Article Author: Matthew Krain Article Date: 2005? Thesis Statement: ? Globalization is a process that results in the growing interconnectedness of the world? Globalization is a process that is bringing the world closer in areas of economics, politics, and culture. It is a process that creates problems and challenges many societies find helpful or hurtful. Especially in the current global trading system, developing countries are suffering inequalities at the expense of developed countries. Evidence: ?They fan out from their home countries in search of new markets, more resources, better investments, and cheaper labor in foreign host countries.? 2. Video Title: Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41

Globalization in Iran

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Iran Historical: Entered globalization in 1906 as they created a constitution that developed democratic principles. 3 Consequences: 1. Growing disparity between urban and rural areas. 2. Cut back in government spending and education along with health care. 3. Limited evolution since the colonial period. 3 Barriers: 1. Lack of new improved technology. 2. Too dependent on their natural resource wealth. Reducing Barriers: The now have a desire for political unity. FDI: Shell gas is involved in negotiations between Iran and Chinese oil companies. Total Oil gas company has complete control of the oil fields in Doroud and Balal. Corporations Contribute: Yes, they do because they are looking for cheap labor and Iran is managing to keep them by maintaining low standards for laborers.