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Culture Matters: How Values Shape Human Progress,New
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The world at the beginning of the twentyfirst century is more divided than ever between the rich and the poor, between those living in freedom and those under oppression. Even in prosperous democracies, troubling gaps in wellbeing persist. As the credibility of traditional explanationscolonialism, dependency, racismdeclines, many now believe that the principal reason why some countries and ethnic groups are better off than others lies in the cultural values that powerfully shape nations and people's political, economic, and social performance. Many of the distinguished contributors to Culture Matters believe that value and attitude change is indispensable to progress for those who are lagging.Among the prominent scholars and journalists contributing to the volume are Francis Fukuyama, Nathan Glazer, David Landes, Seymour Martin Lipset, Orlando Patterson, Michael Porter, Jeffrey Sachs, and Richard Shweder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Culture Matters'? A: The main theme of 'Culture Matters' is the impact of cultural values on human progress, exploring how these values shape political, economic, and social performance across different nations and ethnic groups.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to this book? A: The book features contributions from several distinguished scholars and journalists, including Francis Fukuyama, Nathan Glazer, David Landes, Seymour Martin Lipset, Orlando Patterson, Michael Porter, Jeffrey Sachs, and Richard Shweder.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Culture Matters'? A: 'Culture Matters' was published on May 18, 2000.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Culture Matters' is published in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Culture Matters' have? A: 'Culture Matters' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Culture Matters' is categorized under 'Economic Conditions', addressing the relationship between cultural values and economic development.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Culture Matters' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What types of discussions does the book include? A: The book includes discussions on the significance of value and attitude changes necessary for progress among nations and ethnic groups that are lagging.
- Q: Can I find insights on modern socio-economic issues in this book? A: Yes, 'Culture Matters' provides insights into modern socio-economic issues by analyzing how cultural values affect well-being and societal performance.