Human beings have long been migrant, moving themselves, their material goods, and even ideas from one part of the world to another. What makes this process, which is now called globalization, seem so different today than in the past?

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The process of globalization today is characterized by intensification, which refers to the rapid and increased movement of people, ideas, capital, and goods across borders and continents. This process has been facilitated by advances in communication and transportation technologies, resulting in a faster and more interconnected world than ever before. This intensification sets it apart from previous periods of migration and globalization, which may have been more gradual and limited in scope. The other answer choices (four-field approach, holism, and ethnocentrism) do not relate to the unique characteristics of contemporary globalization.

Human Beings Have Long Been Migrant, Moving Themselves, Their Material