In the article ‘The Double Edge Of Globalisation’, Chandra suggests that the effects caused by globalisation in the past were not as obvious as they are now. The increasing ability to correlate globalisation with its effects is due to the growing connectedness of the world. I do agree with the author and also see growing ease to link globalisation and its after effects with advancements in technology.
Since the world has become smaller, world trade has enlarged due to thriving demand and supply. One case Chandra brings up is the 2.5 million acres of tropical forest cleared in Brazil to earn profit from China's immense demand. Although the demands of men are met, the earth suffers environmental degradation and consequences can only be seen in the future. Should we continue to be irresponsible just because we do not see the effects now?
Technology enables us to connect globalisation with its effects. Zabarenko from Reuters reported last year that small amounts of nuclear radiation with origins from Japan were found in the tuna from California. With technology, one is able to associate a country's irresponsible acts with environmental changes in another country. Much evidence can be disclosed but as Chandra mentioned, without collaboration from governments to take action, environmental issues cannot be resolved.
http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/double-edge-globalization
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-28/business/sns-rt-us-japan-nuclear-tunabre84r0mf-20120528_1_bluefin-tuna-cesium-california-coast
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Content:
1) Text connections – Good summarization of the article. The connection between the 2nd and 3rd paragraph did not flow.
2) Thesis/main idea – Clear thesis.
3) Main and supporting ideas – Relevant examples were included to support the stand.
4) Citation – Did not state the year the article was published. Chanda was misspelled as “Chandra” in the second paragraph.
Organization:
1) Introduction clearly presents the stand.
2) Good organization of thoughts and ideas in the main paragraph.
3) Conclusion
Language:
1) One case Chandra brings up is the 2.5 million acres of tropical forest cleared in Brazil to earn profit from China's immense demand.
a. Brings -> brought up
2) Although the demands of men are met, the earth suffers environmental degradation and consequences can only be seen in the future.
a. And these consequences*
3) I do agree with the author and also see growing ease to link globalisation and its after effects with advancements in technology.
a. I do agree with the author as I see a growing ease…
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