Globalization and Culture

Globalization and Culture
Author: John Tomlinson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2013-07-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0745656501

Globalization is now widely discussed but the debates often remain locked within particular disciplinary discourses. This book brings together for the first time a social theory and cultural studies approach to the understanding of globalization. The book starts with an analysis of the relationship between the globalization process and contemporary culture change and goes on to relate this to debates about social and cultural modernity. At the heart of the book is a far-reaching analysis of the complex, ambiguous "lived experience" of global modernity. Tomlinson argues that we can now see a general pattern of the dissolution between cultural experience and territorial location. The "uneven" nature of this experience is discussed in relation to first and third world societies, along with arguments about the hybridization of cultures, and special role of communications and media technologies in this process of "deterritorialization". Globalization and Cultureconcludes with a discussion of the cultural politics of cosmopolitanism. Accessibly written, this book will be of interest to second year undergraduates and above in sociology, media studies, cultural and communication studies, and anyone interested in globalization.

The Cultures of Globalization

The Cultures of Globalization
Author: Fredric Jameson
Publisher: Duke University Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1998
Genre: Cultural relations
ISBN: 9780822321699

A pervasive force, globalization has come to represent the export and import of culture, the speed and intensity of which has increased to unprecedented levels in recent years. Here an international panel of intellectuals consider the process of globalization and how the global character of technology, communication networks, consumer culture, intellectual discourse, the arts, and mass entertainment have all been affected by recent worldwide trends. Photos.

Cultural Differences and Economic Globalization

Cultural Differences and Economic Globalization
Author: Roger White
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2015-10-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317485963

Economic globalization is the process of increased integration among nations, characterized and fostered by three elements of international trade- goods and services, international capital flows, and international migration. In recent decades, international economic integration has increased both in depth (more pronounced bilateral connections) and in breadth (connections have become more commonplace), thus, the global economy has become increasingly integrated. Societies receive tremendous net benefits from economic globalization, however, accessing these benefits may be limited by cross-societal cultural differences. This book examines cultural differences as a potential impediment to economic integration. Relying on rigorous statistical and econometric techniques, the analyses indicate that higher transaction costs, due to greater cultural distance, inhibit both the volume of trade flows and the successful completion of trade deals. Cultural distance appears to reduce foreign direct investment, as well as divert investment to less culturally-distant destinations. This book finds a negative relationship between migration flows and cultural distance. It considers the common criticism that repeated and intensified integration diminishes cultural differences, resulting in cultural homogeneity. This book offers the first comprehensive examination of the relationships between cross-societal cultural differences and economic globalization. It will be of great interest to scholars and students who study globalization, international economics, and cultural studies.

Global Culture

Global Culture
Author: Diana Crane
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2016-05-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1134955103

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Global Trade and the Transformation of Consumer Cultures

Global Trade and the Transformation of Consumer Cultures
Author: Beverly Lemire
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521192560

Charts the rise of consumerism and the new cosmopolitan material cultures that took shape across the globe from 1500 to 1820.

Online Arab Spring

Online Arab Spring
Author: Reza Jamali
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2014-12-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1780634382

What is the role of social media on fundamental change in Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa? Online Arab Spring responds to this question, considering five countries: Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Yemen, and Tunisia, along with additional examples. The book asks why the penetration rate for social media differs in different countries: are psychological and social factors at play? Each chapter considers national identity, the legitimacy crisis, social capital, information and media literacy, and socialization. Religious attitudes are introduced as a key factor in social media, with Arabic countries in the Middle East and North Africa being characterized by Islamic trends. The insight gained will be helpful for analysing online social media effects internationally, and predicting future movements in a social context. provides innovative interdisciplinary research, incorporating media studies, cultural aspects, identity and psychology presents a detailed study of factors such as national heritage, cultural homogeneity, belief system and consumer ethnocentrism focuses on religious attitudes in the context of online media

Culture, Trade and Globalization

Culture, Trade and Globalization
Author: Unesco
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Twenty-five questions and answers to explore key concepts and ideas related to culture and trade and its potential for development. The purpose is to provide a basic overview of the multilateral trade agreements that regulate global flows of cultural goodsand services, the institutions that oversee their implementation and their eventual impact on the development of domestic cultural industries.

The Media and Globalization

The Media and Globalization
Author: Terhi Rantanen
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2005
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780761973133

In this provocative book Terhi Rantanen challenges conventional ways of thinking about globalization and shows how it cannot be understood without studying the role of the media. Rantanen begins with an accessible overview of globalization and the pivotal role of the media.

Handbook of Research on the Empirical Aspects of Strategic Trade Negotiations and Management

Handbook of Research on the Empirical Aspects of Strategic Trade Negotiations and Management
Author: Crespo, Nuno
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2021-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799875695

International trade is a key dimension of the world economy, it is a critical factor in raising living standards, increasing employment, and providing a larger variety of goods to consumers around the world. Despite the strong focus that international trade research has received in theoretical terms, the empirical aspects of trade are less clear and justify further research. In this context, it is essential for studies to focus on shedding light on the most important methods used to evaluate the multiple dimensions of trade within this international context. Trade has a myriad of direct and indirect effects, therefore touching several fields of research, including economics, management, finance, international relations, political science, and sociology, which makes it essential to explore. The Handbook of Research on the Empirical Aspects of Strategic Trade Negotiations and Management provides a systematic overview of the latest trends in the empirical analysis of trade from international perspectives. It provides a survey on the methods used to evaluate a specific topic in international trade, enhance knowledge about the multiple facets of international trade around the world, and grant in-depth surveys of previous empirical findings on specific topics in international trade. Important topics covered within this book include trade diversification, regional centrality, ethical pricing, globalization, cultural impacts, and open economies. This book is a valuable reference tool for government officials, policy makers, managers, executives, economists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students.

Globalization and “Minority” Cultures

Globalization and “Minority” Cultures
Author: Sophie Croisy
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2014-11-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9004282084

Globalization and “Minority” Cultures: The Role of “Minor” Cultural Groups in Shaping Our Global Future is a collective work which brings to the forefront of global studies new perspectives on the relationship between globalization and the experiences of cultural minorities worldwide.