Who among the following gave the concept of ‘global village’?
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- Marshall McLuhan
- Anthony Giddens
- Roland Robertson
- T.H. Marshall
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The concept of the 'global village' was introduced by Marshall McLuhan, a Canadian philosopher of communication theory. McLuhan used this term to describe the idea that the world is becoming interconnected through electronic communication technologies, making it feel smaller and more like a village.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Correct, Marshall McLuhan is the person who coined the term "global village" in his book "The Global Village."
- (B) Incorrect, Anthony Giddens is known for his work on globalization and modernity but did not introduce the concept of the "global village."
- (C) Incorrect, Roland Robertson has contributed to the study of globalization but did not coin the term "global village."
- (D) Incorrect, T.H. Marshall is known for his work on citizenship and social rights, not the concept of the "global village."
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Marshall McLuhan.
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