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Global Interdependence, 1960Present
Chapter Overview
Time Line
Science and Technology Shape Human Outlook
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Global Economic Development
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MAP
Global Security Issues
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GRAPH
Cultures Blend in a Global Age
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Global Interdependence, 1960Present
Advances in communications technology and
increasing economic, cultural, and political
interdependence give rise to a global community.
People face growing responsibilities for
maintaining the environment and for working
toward world peace.
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Global Interdependence, 1960Present
Time Line
1975 Helsinki Accords support human rights.
1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty signed.
1999 European Union launches common currency.
1992 Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.
1972 U.S. and Soviet Union agree to joint space
venture.
1986 Soviet Union launches Mir space station.
1994 NAFTA goes into effect.
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Science and Technology Shape Human Outlook
Key Idea
Advances in technology during the second half of
the 20th century focus on the exploration of
space and also on communications networks and
medical and agricultural techniques that improve
the quality of peoples lives.
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Hubble Space Telescope Internet
genetic engineering cloning green
revolution
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Advances in technology after World War II led to
increased global interaction and improved quality
of life.
The lives of all people around the world are
affected by advances in science and technology.
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. Using the three categories listed
below, give information on ways science and
technology has changed human life.
Improved diagnoses and surgery mapping and
genetic engineering
Increased crop yields decreased use of
pesticides through plant genetics
Television contact across the globe home offices
and telecommuting
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2. What is your opinion about cloning? In your
judgment, is there a limit to how far cloning
should go? Support your opinion with reasons.
THINK ABOUT
the Human Genome Project
positive effects of cloning
negative effects of cloning
ANSWER
Cloning has led to many advances in health and
agriculture. It can be pushed too far for
example, creating dangerous biological weapons.
Possible Responses
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3. Why do you think that space exploration became
an arena for cooperation between the Soviet Union
and the United States? THINK ABOUT
goals of space exploration
technologies involved
images of Earth from space
ANSWER
Both nations saw the advantages of sharing costs
and information, pooling technologies, and
increasing good will between their countries.
Possible Responses
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Global Economic Development
MAP
Key Idea
As the global economy expands, the nations of the
world are forced to adjust to new patterns of
work and trade and to the necessity of
maintaining economic growth while preserving the
environment.
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Global Economic Development
MAP
Overview
developed nation developing nation global
economy multinational corporation free
trade Gulf War ozone layer sustainable
development
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
The economies of the worlds nations are so
tightly linked that the actions of one nation
affect others.
Every individual is affected by the global
economy and the environment.
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Global Economic Development
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. List examples of forces that have
shaped a global economy.
development of multinational corporations
advances in communication
regional trade blocks
expanded free trade
transportation
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MAP
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2. In what ways has technology changed the
workplace of people across the world? THINK ABOUT
the kinds of industries people work in
the location of the workplaces
the speed at which work is done
ANSWER
In developed nations more people work in
information industries in developing nations
more people work in manufacturing. Some
people work at home or through telecommunications
technological advances have increased the work
pace.
Possible Responses
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Global Security Issues
GRAPH
Key Idea
Nations try to preserve peace and collective
security and promote human rights but face many
challenges, including ethnic and religious
conflicts and the dislocation of peoples through
migration.
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
proliferation terrorism fundamentalism
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
civil rights movement
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Since 1945, nations have used collective security
efforts to solve problems.
Personal security of the people of the world is
tied to security within and between nations.
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. List collective methods employed by the
nations of the world to increase world security.
Give examples.
Form military alliances
NATO, SEATO, Warsaw Pact
Reduce threats of war
U.N. formed
Promote peace
U.N. peacekeeping missions
Control weapons
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Strategic Arms
Reduction Treaties
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2. How are ethnic and religious conflicts related
to problems of global security? THINK ABOUT
current conflicts
political/ideological tactics of groups
immigration
ANSWER
People involved in ethnic and religious conflicts
may use terrorist tactics to get attention. These
conflicts often endanger the security of
neighboring nations. Immigrants from troubled
areas can present security problems to their host
nations.
Possible Responses
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3. In what ways have advances in science and
technology increased threats to global security?
THINK ABOUT
the destructive capability of one nuclear
weapon
the ability of less-powerful nations to
produce biological or chemical weapons
the ability to move easily across
international borders
ANSWER
The technical ease of making biological or
chemical weapons makes less-powerful nations able
to be more aggressive and threaten security.
Rapid transportation allows easy movement of
terrorists or armies across international
borders.
Possible Responses
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Cultures Blend in a Global Age
Key Idea
Expanded communications technology brings peoples
of the world closer together, creating conflict
as they strive to preserve their uniqueness while
respecting and living in harmony with their
global neighbors.
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Overview
popular culture materialism accommodation
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Technology has increased contact among the
worlds people, changing their cultures.
Globalization of culture has changed the ways
people live, their perceptions, and their
interactions.
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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your
thoughts. Describe the areas of popular culture
that have become very international.
Clothing blue jeans
Mass media television
Food fast food such as McDonalds
Music Rock n Roll
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2. You have just immigrated to the United States.
You are anxious to fit in in your new home but
dont want to lose aspects of your former
culture. What do you accept about the new culture
and what do you retain of your birth culture?
THINK ABOUT
elements of your birth culture you wish to
maintain, adapt, or leave behind
practical and day-to-day concerns
feelings about your identity
ANSWER
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Many immigrants may want to keep religious and
holiday traditions but adapt clothing, food, and
social customs to fit in. They would need to
learn English, get an education, and acquire
practical skills such as how to get a job to
survive on a day-to-day basis. Immigrants will
vary in how much of their birth culture they
would be willing to give up. Some may feel that
giving up too much would threaten their identity.
Others may be willing to lose their old identify
to be more American.
Possible Responses
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