Culture · System and Social Change

Author: Zeng Xiaohua
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book examines culture and institutions during periods of social change from interdisciplinary perspectives such as sociology, cultural studies, and institutional studies, as well as the status and role of culture and institutions in social change and their relationship with it. Starting from social change, the author conducts a detailed examination of the fundamental theories of culture and institutions, focusing on research and elaboration on issues such as the definitions of culture and institutions, cultural evolution, institutional change, etc. Through an analysis of the relationship between culture and institutions and their connections with society, politics, economy, technology, as well as the modernization processes of countries worldwide, the book comprehensively discusses the special and important aspects of culture and institutions, deeply analyzes the complex situations during social change, reveals that culture and institutions are the two fundamental issues during periods of social change, and hold an irreplaceable important position.