ISBN:
9780470775868
,
0470775866
,
0631226761
,
063122677X
,
1405141174
,
9781405141178
Language:
English
Pages:
267 S.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Available in another form
DDC:
306
Keywords:
Culture
Abstract:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-260) and index
Abstract:
Introduction: the Olympic Games and the meaning of world culture -- Analyzing world culture: alternative theories -- Tracing world culture: a brief history -- Constructing world culture: UN meetings as global ritual -- Sustaining world culture: the infrastructure of technology and organizations -- Differentiating world culture: national identity and the pursuit of diversity -- Transforming world culture: the antiglobalization movement as cultural critique -- Expanding world culture: Pentecostalism as a global movement -- Opposing world culture: Islamism and the clash of civilizations -- Instituting world culture: the International Criminal Court and global governance -- Epilogue: reflections on world culture
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: the Olympic Games and the meaning of world cultureAnalyzing world culture: alternative theories -- Tracing world culture: a brief history -- Constructing world culture: UN meetings as global ritual -- Sustaining world culture: the infrastructure of technology and organizations -- Differentiating world culture: national identity and the pursuit of diversity -- Transforming world culture: the antiglobalization movement as cultural critique -- Expanding world culture: Pentecostalism as a global movement -- Opposing world culture: Islamism and the clash of civilizations -- Instituting world culture: the International Criminal Court and global governance -- Epilogue: reflections on world culture.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-260) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1002/9780470775868
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470775868
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470775868
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470775868
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