Globalisation is seen by its proponents as the intensification of world-wide social, political and economic relations, such that these are disembedded from their territorial surroundings.
Critics argue that globalisation explains too much as well as too little, and makes arguments about society, culture and politics well beyond its economic remit.
‘Globalisation’ is the latest in a long line of social theories presuming the homogenisation of the world.
The links between globalisation and neo-nationalism are complex, the state remaining an important platform for social change.
The concept of the ‘national economy’ is not outdated in an era of globalisation, and is a catalyst of neo-nationalism in Scotland and elsewhere.
