Episode Guide

Globalization I - The Upside

Name: Globalization I - The Upside
Released: 2012-11-02
Cast: John Green

Series: Crash Course World History

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A episode from Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 41.

At a Glance

Release DateNovember 2, 2012

TypeEpisode

LanguageEnglish

Series Snapshot

Seasons1

Episodes46

You Are OnEpisode 40 of 46

Synopsis

In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly complex path of t-shirt as it criss-crosses the world before coming to rest on your doorstep, and eventually in your dresser. (Unless you're one of those people who never puts their laundry away and lives out of a laundry basket. If that's the case, shame on you.) Anyway, the story of the t-shirt and its manufacture in far-flung places like China, Guatemala, and India is a microcosm of what's going on in the global economy. Globalization is a bit of a mixed bag, and there have definitely been winners and losers along the way. In this episode John will talk about some of the benefits that have come along with it. Next week, he'll get into some of the less-positive side effects of globalization.

Cast

John Green

Series Binge Profile

Total Content Density: 23 hours 0 minutes (46 episodes)

Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.

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