Globalisation of Place (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Geographer who developed 'global sense of place' concept
Geographer who developed 'global sense of place' concept
Doreen Massey
3 characteristics of places (Massey's theory)
3 characteristics of places (Massey's theory)
Dynamic, connected, multiple
Settlement dominated by chain stores lacking local character
Settlement dominated by chain stores lacking local character
Clone town
Environment lacking unique character that could be anywhere
Environment lacking unique character that could be anywhere
Placelessness
% of Totnes population that opposed Costa in 2012
% of Totnes population that opposed Costa in 2012
Three-quarters
Companies adapting products to fit local marketplace/culture
Companies adapting products to fit local marketplace/culture
Glocalisation
What McDonald's removes from menu in Hindu-majority countries
What McDonald's removes from menu in Hindu-majority countries
Beef
What McDonald's removes in Muslim-majority countries
What McDonald's removes in Muslim-majority countries
Pork
Response emphasising local goods, services & economic systems
Response emphasising local goods, services & economic systems
Localisation
Year Totnes introduced a local currency
Year Totnes introduced a local currency
2007