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Tag Archives: globalization
Buy more saltpeter!
In the article about Humberstone, I had already shown a few of the placards which I found in the museum there. Most of them were from the first decades of the 20th century. I quite like the graphic design and … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Economics, History, Photography, Travel
Tagged design, globalization, Humberstone, infographic
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Who gets to travel?
At the hostel La Casona in PotosÃ, Bolivia, there was this world map in the reception office, indicating where many of the visitors had come from. (Click to enlarge.) It’s obvious that many Bolivians would travel within their own country, … Continue reading
Globalisation is a Myth
Globalisation, this concept that everyone writes about and that many people blame for their woes or use as an excuse for their policies, is in large parts a myth. Who am I to claim this? Having grown up in a … Continue reading
Posted in China, Economics, Politics, Statistics, Travel
Tagged China, Europe, geography, globalisation, globalization, trade, universities
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