Cultural Autonomy: Frictions and Connections
Petra Rethmann (Ed.)
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Hardback. Offers a multifaceted perspective on how global changes in the organization of power have transformed the ability of individuals and communities to create their own meanings. Editor(s): Rethmann, Petra; Szeman, Imre; Coleman, William D. Series: Globalization and Autonomy Series. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 4217. Weight in Grams: 635.
Globalization has challenged concepts such as local culture and cultural autonomy. And the rampant commodification of cultural products has challenged the way we define culture itself. Have these developments transformed the relationship between culture and autonomy? Have traditional notions of cultural autonomy been recast?
Cultural Autonomy showcases the work of scholars who are exploring new ways of understanding the critical issue of globalization and culture. By defining culture broadly – as a set of ideas or practices that range from skateboarding to the work of public intellectuals such as Edward Said – they trace how issues of cultural autonomy have played ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Globalization and Autonomy Series
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Vancouver, Canada
ISBN
9780774817592
SKU
V9780774817592
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About Petra Rethmann (Ed.)
Petra Rethmann is an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University. Imre Szeman is Canada Research Chair in Cultural Studies and a professor of English and film studies at the University of Alberta. William D. Coleman is CIGI Chair in Globalization and Public Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor in the Department of ... Read more
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