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Melani1276

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In Benjamin Barber's book, Jihad Versus McWorld, jihad refers to
 
  a. an extreme form of the blending of identity politics with the concept of self-determinism.
  b. people interested in politics who feel disconnected from the political system.
  c. the idea that differences in core beliefs between young and old exist because people become more conservative as they grow older.
  d. people who have little knowledge of their political system and thus no desire to participate.
  e. families and small social organizations providing economic protection and distribute social goods to individuals rather than the state furnishing such protections.

Question 2

What conflict is summed up by the phrase Jihad Versus McWorld?
 
  a. Islamic fundamentalism vs. global capitalism
  b. Authoritarianism vs. democracy
  c. Whether or not the end of the Cold War meant the end of ideological conflict
  d. The political and social conflicts between traditional societies or elements within societies and others who are heavily dependent on the latest technologies
  e. Particularism and tribalism vs. globalization



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milbourne11

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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