Globalization's cultural dynamics

Author: Huntington
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: We are experiencing a cultural earthquake — cultural globalization, which almost affects every part of the world. Cultural globalization is neither a simple major commitment nor a simple significant threat; it is a challenge to cultural diversity: traditions once considered unquestionable are now crumbling, and there are multiple choices in beliefs, values, and lifestyles. If this immense challenge brings greater freedom to both individuals and collectives, that would not be an exaggeration. If people cherish freedom, they will not despise this development, even if it comes at a cost. What is interesting is seeking a middle ground between endless relativization and fanatical reactions, between readily accepting and fiercely resisting, between striving for global homogeneity and practicing local isolation. The author convincingly demonstrates that this is not impossible, and the answer lies within this book.