MODERNIZATION THEORY Introduction: Modernization is an inherently optimistic concept for it assumes that all countries eventually experience economic growth. This optimistic must be understood in the historical context of post war prosperity and growth in the north and independence of many southern colonies along with the growth of national markets and trades. The theory of modernization turns out into the high mass consumption and urbanization. The theory of economic growth is an alternative
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Modernization is the process of social change that was begun by industrialization (Macionis‚ 2006). The process of modernization occurs when a society transforms from a rural and agrarian condition to an urban‚ secular‚ and industrial condition (Britannica Concise Encyclopedia‚ 2008). Modernization manifests itself in the United States in many different ways and concepts. Some of the ways that it is manifested in the U.S. is summarized by Peter Berger. According to Peter Berger there are four
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Period 1 1/13/12 Modernization is a process of modernizing a way of life. South Africa and China both attempted to modernize for a beneficial outcome. China was successful at modernizing and benefited greatly. South Africa resisted modernization and in the end suffered from harmful effects. South Africa and China both modernized in their own way. China attempted to modernize from the struggles that were present in the country. In China‚ modernization occurred later than then most
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customs modernization program in Ethiopia Chapter one 1.1 Introduction Customs administration plays a vital role in the growth of international trade and the development of economy in the country. The efficiency and effectiveness of customs procedure can significantly influence the economic competitiveness of nation. In a highly competitive world environment‚ international trade and investment will flow toward efficient‚ supportive
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China’s economic development and modernization programs launched in the past three decades have significantly altered the traditional urban systems in China. Construction of new railroads‚ development of new energy sources‚ new agricultural transformation‚ expansion of new foreign trade‚ and a rapid process of demographic transition have all contributed to the emergence of a more integrated national urban system in China. In spite of political overtones in China’s development policies since several
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There are many theories about the cause of modernization and the reasons we change with it. I believe that we are a society of free thinkers who are hungry for knowledge. The smarter we become the more we will change the world around us for good or bad. The future of modernization is only limited by our imaginations. Modernization is the process of social changes that began in Europe with the start of the industrial revolution and spread to the United States. This put us on the path of social
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Introduction On December 8‚ 2003‚ President Bush signed into existence the Medicare Prescription Drug‚ Improvement‚ and Modernization Act (CMS‚ 2003). This Act over the years is intended to provide prescription drug benefits to seniors. It will also provide subsidies to insurance companies‚ health maintenance organizations‚ and would allow private plans to compete with Medicare (CMS‚ 2003). Why were changes to Medicare deemed necessary? The changes to Medicare where deemed necessary‚ because
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different ways. Two interesting theories used to examine the development of Global South are: the Classical Economic Theory‚ also known as the Modernization Theory and the Dependency Theory. Perhaps one of these theories is more likely than the other to explain living conditions and the lack of development in the Global South. According to modernization theory‚ there are steps “to success” for every country. As described by Walt Rostow in his 1962 book‚ The Stages of Economic Growth: A
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National identity and globalization A nation is a human cultural and social community. In as much as most members never meet each other‚ yet feel a common bond. Members of a "nation" share a common identity‚ and usually a common origin‚ in the sense of history‚ ancestry‚ parentage or descent. A nation extends across generations‚ and includes the dead as full members. Past events are framed in this context: for example‚ by referring to "our soldiers" in conflicts which took place hundreds of
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Modernization Project Georgian Railway LLC has started implementation of the Railway Modernization Project. The main objectives of the Project are: · optimising freight and passenger traffic; · optimising stations‚ depots and infrastructure; · optimising freight and passenger rolling stock; · reducing operational expenses; · improving operational safety; · improving social and environmental safety; · increasing train speeds; and · introducing a clear and defined maintenance programme.
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