Global America?: The Cultural Consequences of Globalization (Studies in Social and Political Thought, 8)

by Ulrich Beck (Editor), Rainer Winter (Editor), Natan Sznaider (Editor)

This volume explores the phenomenon of Americanization and its worldwide impact, and the cultural consequences of globalization. Following an introductory overview, three chapters deal with theoretical perspectives on cosmopolitanism, Americanization, globalization, culture, modernity and
immediacy. Case studies follow on France, Japan and China, and there are six chapters on transnational processes as they affect culture and society. An epilogue reflects on definitions of Americanization and anti-Americanism, and their consequences for the world.

264 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Ulrich Beck was a German sociologist. He coined the term risk society and was a professor of Sociology at Munich University and the London School of Economics.