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Academic Summary
Part II
In the first part of Benjamin Barber’s “Jihad vs. McWorld,” he warns that two global movements, fundamentalism and globalization, are in conflict, and that both are a threat to democracy. ... McWorld, he says, “delivers peace, prosperity and relative unity” (XXXVII). ...
Jihad, on the other hand, offers “a vibrant local identity, a sense of community, solidarity among kinsmen, neighbors and countrymen. ...
To sum up, McWorld sacrifices civic liberty and self-government for the sake of efficiency and productivity.
Approximate Word count = 406 Approximate Pages = 1.6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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