Question 1

Outline Daniel Bell's concept of postindustrial society.Discuss three empirical factors that this concept does NOT take into account.

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Daniel Bell's concept of postindustrial society, outlined in his 1973 book "The Coming of Post-Industrial Society," describes a shift from a manufacturing-based economy to one based on information and services. Bell argued that in postindustrial society, the dominant industries would be in technology, education, healthcare, and other knowledge-based sectors. He also emphasized the importance of intellectual and theoretical work, as well as the rise of a new class of professionals and knowledge workers.

However, there are several empirical factors that Bell's concept of postindustrial society does not take into account. Firstly, it does not adequately address the persistence of traditional manufacturing industries in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. While postindustrial trends may be evident in advanced economies, manufacturing remains a significant source of employment and economic activity in other regions.

Secondly, Bell's concept overlooks the impact of globalization on the economy. The interconnectedness of global markets and the outsourcing of production and services to lower-cost regions have reshaped the economic landscape in ways that go beyond the simple shift from manufacturing to services.

Finally, Bell's concept does not fully consider the social and environmental consequences of the postindustrial economy. The rise of knowledge-based industries and the increasing reliance on technology have led to concerns about job polarization, income inequality, and the displacement of workers. Additionally, the environmental impact of technological innovation and the consumption-driven nature of postindustrial societies are important factors that are not adequately addressed in Bell's concept.

In conclusion, while Daniel Bell's concept of postindustrial society provides valuable insights into the changing nature of the economy, it is important to consider the empirical factors that it does not fully take into account in order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary economic and social dynamics.

Question 2

The text argues that globalization entails a shift in people's "outlook" to a more global perspective.Trace this argument through the notion that it affects people's cultural and personal identity,which they must now actively construct.Have you experienced such effects? Explain.

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The argument in the text is that globalization has led to a shift in people's outlook towards a more global perspective. This shift is reflected in the way it affects people's cultural and personal identity, which they must now actively construct. Globalization has brought about increased interconnectedness and interdependence among different cultures and societies, leading individuals to reevaluate their own cultural and personal identities in the context of this globalized world.

As a result of globalization, individuals are exposed to a wide range of cultural influences and are often required to navigate between different cultural norms and values. This can lead to a reevaluation of one's own cultural identity and a need to actively construct a sense of identity that is inclusive of global perspectives. Additionally, globalization has also led to the spread of global popular culture, which can impact individuals' personal identities and values.

Personally, I have experienced the effects of globalization on my cultural and personal identity. As someone who has lived in different countries and been exposed to diverse cultural influences, I have found myself reevaluating my own cultural identity and actively constructing a sense of identity that is inclusive of global perspectives. I have also found that globalization has influenced my personal values and beliefs, as I have been exposed to different ways of thinking and living from around the world.

In conclusion, the argument in the text about globalization leading to a shift in people's outlook towards a more global perspective is evident in the way it affects individuals' cultural and personal identity. Globalization has necessitated the active construction of a sense of identity that is inclusive of global perspectives, and I have personally experienced these effects in my own life.

Question 3

The World Development Indicators show that the mortality for children under age five in low-income countries as compared to that in high-income countries is:

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A)  5 times higher 
B)  2 times higher 
C)  10 times higher 
D)  3 times higher 
E)  15 times higher 
A)  5 times higher 
B)  2 times higher 
C)  10 times higher 
D)  3 times higher 
E)  15 times higher E

Question 4

Of the following,the one that best characterizes the "transformationalist" view of globalization is that:

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A)  it is pessimistic about the results, hoping instead for a return to nation-state dominance 
B)  it strongly supports the World Trade Organization and sees it as a viable regulator for global economic growth 
C)  it holds that opposition to globalization is limited to a few developing countries that interpret it as a threat to their autocratic governments 
D)  it argues that the global order is being transformed although many of the old patterns remain 
E)  globalization will transform peripheral elements of society but not the core structures of politics, the economy, or culture 
A)  it is pessimistic about the results, hoping instead for a return to nation-state dominance 
B)  it strongly supports the World Trade Organization and sees it as a viable regulator for global economic growth 
C)  it holds that opposition to globalization is limited to a few developing countries that interpret it as a threat to their autocratic governments 
D)  it argues that the global order is being transformed although many of the old patterns remain 
E)  globalization will transform peripheral elements of society but not the core structures of politics, the economy, or culture

Question 5

According to the text,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by activity that is:

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A)  noneconomic 
B)  material 
C)  dense 
D)  massive 
E)  weightless 
A)  noneconomic 
B)  material 
C)  dense 
D)  massive 
E)  weightless

Question 6

The physical environment as a factor in social change over the past 200 years has subsumed:

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A)  religions 
B)  economic influences 
C)  political influences 
D)  cultural influences 
E)  media influences 
A)  religions 
B)  economic influences 
C)  political influences 
D)  cultural influences 
E)  media influences

Question 7

According to Daniel Bell,society's most strategic resource is systematic,coordinated information,or:

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A)  codified knowledge 
B)  stratified knowledge 
C)  blue-collar work 
D)  bureaucracy 
E)  communication 
A)  codified knowledge 
B)  stratified knowledge 
C)  blue-collar work 
D)  bureaucracy 
E)  communication

Question 8

Explain in detail how communications systems work in conjunction with social change.Provide examples from different time periods but concentrate largely on the postindustrial globalization era.

Accepted Answer

Communications systems play a crucial ro

Question 9

Discuss the cultural effects of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has had significant cultur

Question 10

Some call the spread of Western popular culture over the globe cultural imperialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The technology that has allowed for the faster and more efficient transfer of data is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a fiber optic cable 
B)  the nanotechnology 
C)  the Internet 
D)  a personal computer 
E)  a handheld device 
A)  a fiber optic cable 
B)  the nanotechnology 
C)  the Internet 
D)  a personal computer 
E)  a handheld device

Question 12

The feature displacing the manufacture of material goods as the basis of the production system is:

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A)  the consumption of material goods 
B)  the development and dissemination of information and knowledge 
C)  agriculture 
D)  hunting 
E)  fishing 
A)  the consumption of material goods 
B)  the development and dissemination of information and knowledge 
C)  agriculture 
D)  hunting 
E)  fishing

Question 13

Social change is a unique type of change because it:

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A)  takes a long time, often centuries 
B)  involves violence 
C)  requires a significant transformation of society's institutions and culture 
D)  occurs without regard to society's institutions and culture 
E)  is hard to see when it happens 
A)  takes a long time, often centuries 
B)  involves violence 
C)  requires a significant transformation of society's institutions and culture 
D)  occurs without regard to society's institutions and culture 
E)  is hard to see when it happens

Question 14

A skeptic believes that globalization:

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A)  is having major consequences across the globe 
B)  has been occurring for over a century, and its effects are overblown 
C)  is creating unprecedented levels of inequality and misery in the world 
D)  if handled correctly can work for everyone. 
E)  is largely coming to an end 
A)  is having major consequences across the globe 
B)  has been occurring for over a century, and its effects are overblown 
C)  is creating unprecedented levels of inequality and misery in the world 
D)  if handled correctly can work for everyone. 
E)  is largely coming to an end

Question 15

An economic order in which those who work with information and knowledge fare best is known as:

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A)  industrial society 
B)  modern society 
C)  postindustrial society 
D)  computerized 
E)  white-collar society 
A)  industrial society 
B)  modern society 
C)  postindustrial society 
D)  computerized 
E)  white-collar society

Question 16

The World Trade Organization's position on free trade is that it:

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A)  has actively supported free trade regulations among all countries 
B)  has supported free trade only in the area of intellectual property 
C)  insists that poor countries be allowed to import manufactured goods and rich countries not be allowed to import grains and food 
D)  has insisted that developed countries eliminate any income support for farmers so that developing countries can export their agricultural goods 
E)  insists that free trade be encouraged only when doing so benefits developing and developed countries 
A)  has actively supported free trade regulations among all countries 
B)  has supported free trade only in the area of intellectual property 
C)  insists that poor countries be allowed to import manufactured goods and rich countries not be allowed to import grains and food 
D)  has insisted that developed countries eliminate any income support for farmers so that developing countries can export their agricultural goods 
E)  insists that free trade be encouraged only when doing so benefits developing and developed countries

Question 17

Those holding the perspective arguing that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy are the:

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A)  skeptics 
B)  hyperglobalizers 
C)  transformationalists 
D)  "critics" 
E)  "hyperventilators" 
A)  skeptics 
B)  hyperglobalizers 
C)  transformationalists 
D)  "critics" 
E)  "hyperventilators"

Question 18

According to the text,social change is:

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A)  the transformation of the physical world 
B)  an entirely positive act 
C)  the transformation of social institutions and culture of a society over time 
D)  social order in social institutions 
E)  social transformations caused by natural forces 
A)  the transformation of the physical world 
B)  an entirely positive act 
C)  the transformation of social institutions and culture of a society over time 
D)  social order in social institutions 
E)  social transformations caused by natural forces

Question 19

Do you agree with Ulrich Beck that globalization brings about a "risk society"? Summarize the kinds of risks that he says are being "manufactured." If you agree,what specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

Accepted Answer

I agree with Ulrich Beck that globalizat

Question 20

The most far-reaching economic influence on social change is considered to be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  invention of the wheel 
B)  invention of the hammer 
C)  effects of industrial capitalism 
D)  invention of the sickle 
E)  effects of the Great Depression 
A)  invention of the wheel 
B)  invention of the hammer 
C)  effects of industrial capitalism 
D)  invention of the sickle 
E)  effects of the Great Depression

Outline Daniel Bell's concept of postindustrial society.Discuss three empirical factors that this concept does NOT take into account.

The text argues that globalization entails a shift in people's "outlook" to a more global perspective.Trace this argument through the notion that it affects people's cultural and personal identity,which they must now actively construct.Have you experienced such effects? Explain.

The World Development Indicators show that the mortality for children under age five in low-income countries as compared to that in high-income countries is:

Of the following,the one that best characterizes the "transformationalist" view of globalization is that:

According to the text,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by activity that is:

The physical environment as a factor in social change over the past 200 years has subsumed:

According to Daniel Bell,society's most strategic resource is systematic,coordinated information,or:

Explain in detail how communications systems work in conjunction with social change.Provide examples from different time periods but concentrate largely on the postindustrial globalization era.

Discuss the cultural effects of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

Some call the spread of Western popular culture over the globe cultural imperialism.

The technology that has allowed for the faster and more efficient transfer of data is called:

The feature displacing the manufacture of material goods as the basis of the production system is:

Social change is a unique type of change because it:

A skeptic believes that globalization:

An economic order in which those who work with information and knowledge fare best is known as:

The World Trade Organization's position on free trade is that it:

Those holding the perspective arguing that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy are the:

According to the text,social change is:

Do you agree with Ulrich Beck that globalization brings about a "risk society"? Summarize the kinds of risks that he says are being "manufactured." If you agree,what specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

The most far-reaching economic influence on social change is considered to be the:

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Exam 20: Globalization In A Changing World

Outline Daniel Bell's concept of postindustrial society.Discuss three empirical factors that this concept does NOT take into account.

The text argues that globalization entails a shift in people's "outlook" to a more global perspective.Trace this argument through the notion that it affects people's cultural and personal identity,which they must now actively construct.Have you experienced such effects? Explain.

The World Development Indicators show that the mortality for children under age five in low-income countries as compared to that in high-income countries is:

Of the following,the one that best characterizes the "transformationalist" view of globalization is that:

According to the text,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by activity that is:

The physical environment as a factor in social change over the past 200 years has subsumed:

According to Daniel Bell,society's most strategic resource is systematic,coordinated information,or:

Explain in detail how communications systems work in conjunction with social change.Provide examples from different time periods but concentrate largely on the postindustrial globalization era.

Discuss the cultural effects of globalization.Do you think these are more a matter of "cultural imperialism" or "fragmentation of cultural forms"? Justify your position.

Some call the spread of Western popular culture over the globe cultural imperialism.

The technology that has allowed for the faster and more efficient transfer of data is called:

The feature displacing the manufacture of material goods as the basis of the production system is:

Social change is a unique type of change because it:

A skeptic believes that globalization:

An economic order in which those who work with information and knowledge fare best is known as:

The World Trade Organization's position on free trade is that it:

Those holding the perspective arguing that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy are the:

According to the text,social change is:

Do you agree with Ulrich Beck that globalization brings about a "risk society"? Summarize the kinds of risks that he says are being "manufactured." If you agree,what specific risks are you most concerned about? Why?

The most far-reaching economic influence on social change is considered to be the:

What Is Sociology?

Asking And Answering Sociological Questions

Culture And Society

Socialization And The Life Cycle

Social Interaction And Everyday Life In The Age Of The Internet

Groups, networks, and Organizations

Conformity, deviance, and Crime

Stratification, class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity And Race

Aging

Government, political Power, and Social Movements

Work And Economic Life

Families and Intimate Relations

Education

Religion In Modern Society

The Sociology Of The Body: Health,illness,and Sexuality

Urbanization, population, and The Environment

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