ICONOGRAPHIES OF GLOBALISATION

Abstract

In this paper we assume that there are two ways towards globalisation: one through a regional clustering of states projecting their integration process so as to gradually absorb the neighbouring ones, and another through a multi-centered development acting at the same time on the global arena. The former type is exemplified by Europe's unification, whose final extension, contrary to our expectations, is not limited to the European continent. The latter one appears instead shaped by the activity of multinationals.To describe these processes, both articulated in their phases, we have prepared to series of graphical models, that can be fruitfully used to conceptualise globalisation in the classroom.

Keywords

• Globalisation
• European unification
• geopolitical models