S/P/331. What can human geographers distinctively contribute to the study of a globalising economy?

The paper looks at the phenomenon of the globalising economy from the human geographer's perspective. The periods in the development of human geography (HG) are described; the areas of HG research are outlined arguing that globalisation is geographical in nature.

S/P/290. Critically discuss the assertion that in a rapidly globalising era, the Nation-state and Nationalism have become anachronistic

The paper examines the economic, political and social factors changing the position of nations under globalisation. A review of academic literature is provided on multinational and transnational corporations (MNC and TNC) outlining the features of the global economy and National economies. The challenges facing National policies are considered: the threats of Westernisation and Cosmopolitantisation to National cultures are discussed.

S/P/265. Why We Need a Global Sense of Place

The paper reviews the theory of Doreen Massey about the need for people to have a 'global sense of place' discussing the role that place plays in defining one's identity, the dichotomy of 'local' vs. 'global', 'cultural heritage' vs. 'nationalism', etc. It is argued that globalisation does not imply the emergence of a homogenised monoculture.

C/P/85. 'Global warming is a price worth paying to raise the majority of humanity out of poverty' Discuss

The paper examines the process of globalisation describing its advantages and disadvantages, focusing on the problem of global warming as a consequence of the rush to make money. The need for global forms of cooperation to find possible solutions to these problems is argued discussing the role of the developing nations, industrial development, global brands and profit maximization, environmental irresponsibility, etc.

S/P/241. Globalization ethics

The paper argues whether globalization implies making profits at the expense of the people's health and wellbeing in the developing countries. Ethical impacts of the global economy on organizations are discussed.

C/P/72. Dissertation. An evaluation of the pros and cons of globalization

This dissertation focuses on the positive and negative aspects of globalization in terms of its impact on democracy, power, culture, poverty and inequality, and the environment. In what is a highly contentious debate, the dissertation critically analyses and discusses these key aspects of globalization based on the academic literature and other empirical research.

S/P/193. How far do you agree with Daniel Bell's (1998) claim that the state is now too small to solve the big problems and too large to solve the small ones?

The paper addresses the problems of nation-states caused by globalization examining the modern concept of statehood and sovereignty. The interdependence of financial markets is discussed using the examples of the European Union, FDI, etc. The existence of 'global citizenship' is argued focusing on the role of the state in shaping world policy related to environmental protection, etc.

S/P/192. What impact has globalisation had on the nation-state?

The paper evaluates the impacts of globalization on the economic, political and social status of nation-states arguing that their role has been redefined, and reviewing the doctrine of sovereignty, the thesis of 'hyperglobalisation', etc. Arguments in favour and against the crisis of nation-states are discussed.

S/P/191. To what extent can the contemporary world economy be considered to be a 'global economy'?

The paper examines the status of the contemporary world economy reviewing academic arguments about the extent of economic globalization and denationalization. The features of a 'global economy' are outlined including Transnational Corporations (TNC), the Internet, etc., and arguing that the nation-state remains a key actor in the economy.

S/P/184. How does local resistance become global resistance?

The paper reviews the theories related to the global expansion of capitalism examining anti-globalization movements and discussing the policy of Margaret Thatcher, the role of the World Bank, the Zapatista movement in Mexico, etc.

S/P/189. 'Of all the social movements, the environmental movements present the greatest contemporary challenge to capitalist globalisation' (Sklair, 2002). Discuss.

The paper examines the history, aims and impacts of environmental movements arguing their position with respect to globalisation and highlighting their contribution to solving global and local ecological problems. The activity of Greenpeace is reviewed.

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