1) Think about urbanization in the developing world. Why are people choosing to move to the city? How would you characterize (describe) the environment in the slums and the people who live there?

2) Of the development perspectives we covered in class, which do you find most useful in explaining contemporary development? Explain.

3) Thinking about the material covered in the second half of GG101, how have the material and class discussions impacted the way(s) in which you think about the world and its people? Provide three examples, and explain in detail.

4) What has been the impact of globalization, and how do you see globalization and mechanization affecting the future of our collective lives?