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¶ … 13th century, the world's civilizations -- by the most accurate of definitions -- were emerging from lower cultural and technological evolution to a higher plane of refinement. Thought, manners, life situations, and the like were being considered as important as survival.
From 1200 to 1600 AD, Europe demonstrated its emergent renaissance; France, Asia, Africa, and the Northern Hemisphere were sending explorers to uncharted territories and discovering wonders not yet conceived. Average citizens took control of personal destinies and global civilizations shrunk the world practically overnight. The end of the period of increased contact ushered the Industrial Revolution into the lifestyles of the largest countries in the world and with it entered competition. Marketplace dominance, intellectual pursuits, quality of life, and a longer life expectancy emerged as one result of ever-increasing contact with other nations.
Examples of Global Contact
In 1275, Marco Polo discovered "burning black rocks" while traveling through China. These rocks became known as coal and England embraced this new form of fossil fuel to the disregard of all others and the inevitable detriment of public health. The cloud of pollutants was so thick, Edward I forbad coal's burning during Parliamentary...
Italy began to develop a social climate of mining's occupational hazards in 1556 -- the harbinger of black lung and other diseases still in existence. Physicians the world over began to communicate with one another concerning the nature of nosocomial and infectious diseases; Girolamo Fracastoro outlined his 3 pronged theory in 1546 while German, Jewish, English, Chinese, and French medical practitioners began acknowledging that isolation and disinfection were paramount considerations when avoiding plague recurrences.
Scotland began contributing the cleaner burning anthracite in 1603 out of market demand for healthier ways to prevent death in the frigid climates of the world. The origins of epidemiology are rooted in the mid-1600's with the misguided but sincere study of mortality statistics; France regulated its forests for Navy usage and support; colonial American Jared Eliot introduced efficient husbandry by -- among other things -- teaching…
While the North American and Western European nations have experienced economic growth and empowerment in specific sectors of the society, the Asian and Eastern European nations have also underwent development, albeit a different kind of social order. This new social order is in the form of socialism, particularly Communism, which began as a political ideology proposed by Karl Marx in the 19th century, and was eventually put into 'practice' by
Global Business Cultural Analysis Nigeria Nigerian History Synopsis of Nigerian government Nigerian monarchy to presidential system The evolution of Nigeria from British control to a civilian democratic government Nigerian major commodities Oil Food The major elements and dimensions of culture in Nigeria Cultural dimensions Individualism Power distance Masculinity Uncertainty Model of culture Universalism or Particularize How is the integration of elements and dimensions that Nigerians doing business in the country? The effects of governments on the prospects for its business around the world How the elements and dimensions compared
This in turn will lead to a rift between civilizations, one that would encourage them to rediscover their own individual cultural identity. Therefore, the globalization of the world can mean the fragmentation of cultures and the possibility of new conflicts along civilization lines. The theory of Samuel Huntington however has had several critics who argue that in fact the neo-liberal approach of world economics and politics will increase the financial
This behavior is not considered dishonest; in fact, and Indian person would be considered rude if he or she did not try to attempt to give a person what has been requested. Another very important aspect of business culture in India is the meeting etiquette. Meeting Etiquette is influenced by all sorts of cultural elements described above, including social class. For example, in India, one must greet the eldest or
There are a wide range of issues it consider here; from the effect that changed ecosystems can have on the general environment to studies of the 'disappearing' coral reef and the glaciers that are rapidly melting. "Scientists predict that composition and range of many ecosystems will shift as species respond to climate change..." (eschatology of the left) This will also have an impact on the forests and it is estimated
As the road is being laid the fumes from the chemical materials and the concussive force of the construction equipment are devastating to local wildlife (Forman & Alexander, 1998). The result, is displaced organisms which ultimately put increased pressure for food, land, and water on other ecosystems. The extent of these ripple effects are still yet to be fully known. In instances where above or below ground water supplies must