Global Trends Chapter 4 Chapter Four: Globalization and Regionalism 4.1. Defining Globalization Globalization is often understood as a phenomena, or a process characterized by increasing interconnectedness or interdependence it is a supra regional process bringing the world into one global village Globalization characterized by the stretching of social and political activities across state (political) …
Global Trends Chapter 3 Chapter Three: International Political Economy (IPE) Introduction 3.1. Meaning and Nature of International Political Economy (IPE) Before defining the concept of International Political Economy, these things must be considered there is no universal agreement on how IPE should be defined definitions are important because it is the definitions that tell us what to include …
Global Trends Chapter 2 Chapter Two : Understanding Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Foreign policy It is the actions, decisions and goals that states pursue towards the outside world the deriving motives behind foreign policy is the pursuit of national interest States adopt foreign policy to achieve and promote their national interests Foreign policy is shaped …
Global Trend Chapter 1 Chapter One: Understanding International Relations 1.1. Conceptualizing Nationalism, Nations and States the words “nation” “state” and “country” are used interchangeably and this is not correct Nationalism the most influential force in international affairs It is noted as a factor for outbreak of revolutions and wars across the globe collapse of age …
Anthropology Chapter 2 Human Culture and Ties that Connect 2.1. Conceptualizing Culture: What Culture is and What Culture isn’t Definition of Culture Edward B. Tylor a complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society B. Malinowski cumulative creation of …
Anthropology Chapter 1 Introducing Anthropology and its Subject Matter 1.1 Definition, Scope and Subject Matter of Anthropology 1.1.1 Concepts in Anthropology Etymology: compound of two Greek words Anthropos – human being/mankind Logos – reason/study/science Therefore it is reason about humans or the study or science of humankind or humanity Unlike other disciplines Anthropology is the …
Emerging Technologies Chapter 4 Chapter Four: Internet of Things (IoT) 4.1. Overview of IoT important features of IoT: AI IoT essentially makes virtually anything “smart” with the power of data collection, artificial intelligence algorithms, and networks Connectivity IoT networking – networks between its system devices Networks are smaller and cheaper scale while still being practical …
Emerging Technologies Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Data Science 2.1. An Overview of Data Science Data science multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured, semi-structured and unstructured data is much more than simply analyzing data one of the most promising and in-demand career paths for skilled …
Introduction to Emerging Technologies Chapter 1 1.1 Evolution of Technologies Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology It is reserved for technologies that are creating or are expected to create significant social or economic effects List of some currently available emerged technologies Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Cloud …
