Global network

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Global network

Global Networks publishes high quality, peer-reviewed research on global networks, transnational affairs and practices, and their relation to wider theories of globalization . The journal provides a forum for discussion, debate and the refinement of key ideas in this emerging field . The international team of editors are committed to open and critical dialogue and encourage the reasoned scrutiny of claims about the coming shape of the world . Contributions are drawn mainly from anthropology, geography, international political economy, business studies and sociology, but they also include history, political science, international relations, cultural studies and urban and regional studies .

Types of NetworkTypes of Network

LANs ( Local Area Network )LANs ( Local Area Network )A LAN is a network usually confined to a A LAN is a network usually confined to a small geographical area. This can be a buildingsmall geographical area. This can be a buildingOr a college campus.Or a college campus.

MANs ( metropolitan Area Networks)

A MAN covers an area larger than aLAN and smaller than a WAN

WANs (Wide Area Networks)

WANs connect multiple LANs andMANs that are located in different Places.

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