Let's talk about Global Issues, Local Arguments. I felt that the book presented both sides of the spectrum- both the good and bad of globalization. I really haven't formed my own opinion on the subject, but I understand peoples concerns for an ever increasing interconnected world.
In my opinion, I agreed with Thomas Friedman's definition the most when he defined globalization. I agree that people are becoming more interconnected in terms of technology, business, and culture- but for cheaper prices. Does anyone think this is a bad thing? Is the world becoming more monoculture?
I understand that people are upset that corporations are sending economic hit men to semi-periphery and periphery countries and just sucking all the economic worth and hardly giving anything back...I mean this is a cause for concern...right??? BUT is this at the hands of globalization or is it just big business?
The second book, Thank You for Arguing was delightful!!! I loved it and it so reminded me of our professor when I read it. I found it humorous when he compared the food network to the porn industry...classic. It was also cool how he talked about sensuality and seduction as a form of rhetoric- I've never heard of that viewpoint.
I liked the first two chapters of both books- What do you guys think?
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