According to the textbook, which of the following best describes our world today? a. It is a contradictory place, where some things are becoming more alike and others are becoming more divided. b. It is like a global village, where products and ideas move effortlessly between countries and cultural groups. c. It is like a bank, where some countries lend and others work towards higher levels of development steadily. d. It is like a multinational corporation, where some people are in charge and others work for them. e. It is a homogenous place, where culture is becoming increasingly similar and people understand each other better as human beings..