Globalization has significantly changed social life in cities, disassociating it from territoriality. This has had enormous consequences for political, economic, and cultural institutions.

To prepare for this Discussion, read the website, Information Systems and Global Diversity:

• "The Global, the Local, and the Disembedded"

Discussion Prompt:

• Describe ways in which globalization has changed business, politics, and culture. What future changes can you forecast? Explain why you regard these changes as neutral, good, or bad.