Hi

As a mature student approaching my first year at University to take a degree in Sociology and Education I would very much appreciate the opportunity to exchange thoughts with anyone who has the time to do so. My current topic is globalization. When it arrives by snail mail I shall also be taking a look at Giddens “Sociology”. I have studied Open University’s DD100 Social Science course and am using their material to prepare for September.

I am currently comparing definitions and attitudes towards the term globalization and have more questions than answers. Forgive me if these are naïve.

Wiseman describes globalization as a slippery, dangerous and important buzzword of the latter part of the 20^th century.

Giddens describes the world as a “runaway world” all terms which seem emotive. Mulgan homes in on a negative kind of globalization through the unity shared over pollution and environmental matters. I don’t have a good background in British History and am finding it difficult to compare the advancements in communications over recent decades with say the development of the phone and TV.

I don’t as yet have any advice on how to prepare for the education part of my degree any suggestions?

Your responses on or off list would be greatly appreciated

Daphne