Cross-Cultural Consumption: Global Markets, Local Realities
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (562 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415138892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Marian Bredin, Concordia University, Constance Classen, Jean Comaroff, University of Chicago, Mary Crain, University of Barcelona, Carol Handrickson, Marlboro Colleg. When they are exported, they can act as a means of communication or domination. Through their examination of cultural imperialism and cultural appropriation of the representation of otherness and identity, Howes and his contributors show how the increasingly global flow of goods and images challenges the very idea of the cultural border and creates new spaces for cultural invention. However, there is no guarantee that the intentions of the producer will be recognized, much less respected, by the consumer from another cul
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""Cross-cultural Consumption is a well-edited volume.Some of the most most enjoyable features of the volume are signs of the deep involvement the authors have invested in understanding the nuances of their topics, both material artifacts and the rituals associated with artifacts."-Stephen Harold Riggins, "CRSA/RCSA
. David Howes is Associate Professor of Sociology at Concordia University in Montreal