Cultural Encounters in the Age of Globalism: 1945 to the Present

by Nicholas Barnett

This textbook examines encounters between different cultures during the Global Age, outlining their historical, social, political, and economic contexts. Based around themes including tourism, migration, protest, display of cultures, and the examination of 'mega-events' like the Olympics, the book explores the ways in which people were able to experience other cultures from 1945 onwards. The author questions the impact of these encounters, discussing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031687965
• ISBN13: 9783031687969
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"