Introduction to Globalization

In this lesson, learn key facts about globalization and the origins of the term, plus review several definitions and perspectives of globalization.

In this lesson, learn about early forms of globalization, like the Columbian Exchange, and review how they differ from modern day globalization.

In this lesson, learn economic globalization's key features and review some of the organizations which are both the cause and result of economic globalization.

In this lesson, review the nation state's role and whether its influence has changed in the face of inter-government organizations, like the United Nations.

In this lesson, examine the effect and impact of globalization on society as a whole by examining the increased plurality of ideas and the rise of NGOs.