Globalization
Globalization
One. Academic Debates
. Globaloney: A term used by Susan Strange to describe globalization as a vacuous or "nonsense" concept.
. Fragmegration: A term by James Rosenau describing the simultaneous dynamics of integration and fragmentation.
Two. Categories of Critics
Two. Categories of Critics
. Rejectionists: Argue that globalization is not a useful analytical concept.
. Sceptics: Believe the global economy is not truly "global" but centered on regional hubs (Europe, Asia, North America).
. Modifiers: Argue that globalization is not a new phenomenon and point to historical precedents like the Silk Road.