Globalization wields powerful influence over societies and cultures. Business travelers and tourists both observe and distribute new ideas. New ideas, interactions, foods and products are tried, then embraced or discarded. With the internet or satellite television, films, publications, photographs, news reports and cartoons can travel instantly, entertaining or angering audiences around the globe. With social media like Facebook or Twitter, individuals offer news and own instant pronouncements on trends. Whether slowly through immigration or immediately online, these connections bring about some convergence of norms on fashion to human rights while also provoking challenges from traditionalists. A global society has emerged, and it’s tightly linked.

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Hillary Chura
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Editors and readers overlook the indispensable role of translators
J. Peder Zane
March 9, 2006

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Voltaire plays a role in Europe’s conflict with Islam
Andrew Higgins
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Negative Perception of Islam Increasing

US citizens more suspicious of Islam than ever
Claudia Deane
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French MPs Say Song Downloads Must Work on Any Player

France wants to break up the exclusive market for online music by digital music makers
Angelique Chrisafis
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