gwspot.blogg.se - Time space compression vs convergence

The perceived shrinkage of time and space has been described as time-space convergence by Janelle in 1968 and as time-space compression by Harvey in 1990.

In other words, virtual shrinkage – the physical reduction of time taken to travel between two places as a result of improved transport and heightened connectivity have encourages faster movement of people, goods, capital and information. Time-space convergence is the change in the perception of time and distance and the virtual erosion of geographical barriers due to improvements in transport and communication technology in recent times. Read the following introductory overview of time-space convergence and summarise the main ideas using Q/E/C note-taking strategies, which allow you to conveniently study from your notes. Examine the contrasting rates, levels and patterns of adoption of an element of ICT in two countries.

Describe the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in civil society and the transmission and flow of images, ideas, information and finance.

Examine the changes in a transport, internet or telecommunications network in terms of the extension of links and nodes and the intensity of use at a national or global scale.

Examine the relative changes in the speed and capacity of two types of transport (air, ocean, road, rail, pipeline) responsible for the flow of goods, materials and people.

Explain how a reduction in the friction of distance results in time–space convergence.