This book explores the development, content, and impact of world culture. Combining several of the most fruitful theoretical perspectives on world culture, including the world polity approach and globalization theory, the book gives a historical treatment of the development of world culture and assesses the complex impact of world culture on people, organizations, and societies. This is a provocative, synthetic, and grounded interpretation of world culture that is essential for any student or scholar of globalization and world affairs.
New Scientist reports on the very latest science and technology news, putting discoveries and advances in the context of everyday life. New Scientist relates the advancements of human knowledge to the broader impacts on society and culture, making it essential reading for people who ask why.
The Myth of Popular Culture from Dante to Dylan is a fascinating examination of the cultural traditions of the American novel, Hollywood, and British and American rock music which leads us to redefine our concept of the division between "high" and "low" culture. A stimulating history of high and low culture from Dante Alighieri to Bob Dylan, providing a controversial defence of popular culture Seeks to rebut the durable belief that only high culture is ‘dialectical’ and popular culture is not by turning Theodor Adorno’s theories on ‘pop’ against themselves Presents a critical analysis of three popular tradition
Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets.
Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did the African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more such questions, Cuisine and Culture, Second Edition presents an engaging, informative, and witty narrative of the interactions among history, culture, and food.
Портреты знаменитых людей Британии и США.Культура, бизнес и спорт./Famous faces in history.Culture, business and sport
Книга дает возможность читателю познакомиться с биографиями замечательных людей, вклад которых составляет эпоху в истории страны, истории науки и культуры. Она может быть использована при подготовке уроков, составлении докладов, тем для обсуждения и сочинений. Кроме массы уникального материала, книга содержит также упражнения, позволяющие использовать ее как учебное пособие в школе и вузе.
Предназначена для педагогов и учащихся, а также для всех интересующихся историей англоязычных стран.
