Culture. System and Social Change

Author: Zeng Xiaohua
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
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 role and significance of culture and institutions in social change and their relationship with it. Starting from the concept of social change, the author conducts a detailed investigation into the fundamental theories of culture and institutions, focusing on key aspects such as the definitions of culture and institutions, cultural evolution, and institutional change. Through an analysis of the relationship between culture and institutions and their connections with society, politics, economics, technology, as well as the modernization processes of countries worldwide, the book comprehensively discusses the special characteristics and importance of culture and institutions. It provides an in-depth analysis of the complex and intricate situations during social change, revealing that culture and institutions are the two fundamental issues of the era, holding an irreplaceable and significant position.