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Modernity At Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization (Public Worlds, Vol. 1),Used
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Examines the role of imagination in the cultural development of our shrinking world.The world is growing smaller. Every day we hear this idea expressed and witness its reality in our livesthrough the people we meet, the products we buy, the foods we eat, and the movies we watch. In this bold look at the cultural effects of a shrinking world, leading cultural theorist Arjun Appadurai places these challenges and pleasures of contemporary life in a broad global perspective.Offering a new framework for the cultural study of globalization, Modernity at Large shows how the imagination works as a social force in today's world, providing new resources for identity and energies for creating alternatives to the nationstate, whose era some see as coming to an end. Appadurai examines the current epoch of globalization, which is characterized by the twin forces of mass migration and electronic mediation, and provides fresh ways of looking at popular consumption patterns, debates about multiculturalism, and ethnic violence. He considers the way imagesof lifestyles, popular culture, and selfrepresentationcirculate internationally through the media and are often borrowed in surprising (to their originators) and inventive fashions.Appadurai simultaneously explores and explodes boundariesbetween how we imagine the world and how that imagination influences our selfunderstanding, between social institutions and their effects on the people who participate in them, between nations and peoples that seem to be ever more homogeneous and yet ever more filled with differences. Modernity at Large offers a path to move beyond traditional oppositions between culture and power, tradition and modernity, global and local, pointing out the vital role imagination plays in our construction of the world of todayand tomorrow.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Modernity At Large'? A: 'Modernity At Large' explores the role of imagination in cultural development within the context of globalization, examining how cultural experiences are shaped by mass migration and electronic communication.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Modernity At Large'? A: The book is authored by Arjun Appadurai, a leading cultural theorist known for his insights on globalization and cultural dynamics.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Modernity At Large'? A: 'Modernity At Large' was published on November 15, 1996.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Modernity At Large' is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Modernity At Large'? A: 'Modernity At Large' contains 248 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Modernity At Large' is available in new condition.
- Q: Is there a return policy for this book? A: Yes, there is a no-quibbles return policy for 'Modernity At Large', ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Modernity At Large'? A: 'Modernity At Large' covers topics such as globalization, cultural identity, popular consumption patterns, and the impact of media on culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Modernity At Large' is suitable for academic study, particularly in social sciences and cultural studies.
- Q: What unique perspectives does Appadurai offer in this book? A: Appadurai offers a new framework for understanding globalization's cultural dimensions, emphasizing the role of imagination in shaping identities and experiences.