GEOG 1700 Lecture 8: Colonialism
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Religious proselytizing less prominent than during 1st wave, though still important. France produced more catholic missionaries during 2nd half of 19th century than any country in the world. Presence in vietnam: religious mission vs. patriotism. Lasted until just after wwii: europe"s war-torn economies no longer afford control colonies. Hearth of decolonization = s. asia, diffused throughout asia and africa. Hegemon: dominance of one state on global stage; World powers that define and enforce prevailing rules of gamein: Global institutional architecture influencing international relations and economic connections tied to hegemonic power of day. 21st century hegemon unclear at this time. Chinese government make large investments/vast foreign assistance in african, latin american and asian countries. Concerns = just new wave of foreign imperialism. Others see it as alternative sources of investment and balance to western influence. Idea that international actors more important than local actors in globalization links back to 20th century theories emphasizing power system from 1st wave of colonialism.
