Globalization and American Popular Culture

Now in a fully revised and updated edition, this concise and insightful book explores the ways American popular products like movies, music, television programs, fast food, sports, and even clothing styles have molded and continue to influence modern globalization. Lane Crothers offers a nuanced examination of both the appeal of American products worldwide and the fear and rejection they induce in many people and nations around the world. Concluding with a projection of the future impact of American popular culture, this book makes a powerful argument for its central role in shaping global politics and economic development.

Sommario

Chapter 1 American Popular Culture and Globalization Chapter 2 "American" Popular Culture Chapter 3 The Global Scope of American Movies, Music and Television Chapter 4 The American Global Cultural Franchise Chapter 5 Global Trade and the Fear of American Popular Culture Chapter 6 American Popular Culture and the Future of Globalization

Info autore

Lane Crothers is professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Lane Crothers
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.08.2009
• EAN: 9780742566835
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-6683-5
• Pagine: 260
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Serie: Globalization; Globalization
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Analisi delle strutture sociali