Sociology of culture: Globalization: A threat to culture?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; Bibliography. Sociology of culture: Globalization: A threat to culture? The post-modern era of globalization can be simultaneously ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of explanation of culture. Two theories about the role of culture . The role of culture in shaping society. Redefining culture. Diminishing and celebrating diversity. Conclusion. Bibliography...»

The challenge of modernity/post modernity in the sociology of religion

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « choice theory in general as well as in sociology of religion Featherstone, M., ed. (1990) Global Culture: Nationalism, Globalization and Modernity. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Transformations and challenges.. Why post-modernity?. Post-modernity - sense or is just a passing fad.. The instrumental (purposive) rationality.. The fragmented group identity.. The realization of crisis. . Globalization.. Religion...»

The French cultural exception: Exception or exclusion?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Thus, globalization would not be a threat anymore for industry, against complete free-trade, is a way of preventing an uniformisation of global culture. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The emergence of the 'cultural exception'. Global context of the cultural industry. Historical background . L'exception culturelle francaise. 'Cultural exception' and 'exception française'. The political implementation. From...»

International political sociology

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « the Second World War that international political sociology developed as a An accompanying trend has been the globalization of culture, made possible by the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Growing and nurturing the field.. Mapping the field.. Lipset's Democratization hypothesis.. Lipset and Rokkan's Frozen Cleavage hypothesis.. Skocpol brings In the state.. Political sociology at the crossroads and into the future.. At...»

Organizational change and development

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Competitive pressure caused by globalization and privatization in Organizations: The Influence of National Culture. Research in the Sociology of Organizations ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview.. Key implications of change at BT.. BT's change management.. The optimum level of performance: Motivating the employees.. Change from a public to a private sector organization.. Alternative solution for preparing managers...»

A broad overview of modern secessionist movements

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « community begins to devolve into a homogenized culture. The paradox of economic globalization and political International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 33(1 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Secessionism?An Overview.. Successful Succession.. The Case of Quebec.. The Case of Sri Lanka.. Understanding the Outcomes.. Synthesis of the Data.. Conclusion.....»

African Traditional Healing in Today's World

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   04/24/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Traditional Healing and Globalization In today s ever Fox, Nicholas J. Postmodernism, Sociology and Health. African Philosophy, Culture, and Traditional Medicine ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Western medicine and traditional healing. Traditional healing. Traditional healing and globalization. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Social, Political, and Public Health Development of Tuberculosis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « impact on the pathology and sociology of tuberculosis mechanisms and responses to globalization, through the Lives: Tuberculosis in American Culture since 1870. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tuberculosis originally manifested itself as consumption, a disease that carried an interestingly positive diagnosis. The concept of the sanatoria meshed well with the perception of consumption. The medical discoveries that pioneered advances in...»

Globalisation and peace in the twenty-first century: a structuralist approach

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « Research Institute) and professor of sociology and public the Philippines, today, corporate-driven globalization is creating in the realm of culture leads to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The potentially disruptive trends of globalisation.. The issue of trade.. Trade and war: The lessons of history.. The liberal view of free trade as a factor of peace.. The alternative view of free trade as a threat to international...»

The cultural identity and the assimilation of the Jewish Community in the Global Cities

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : « its integration, focusing on mainstream culture and education Rosenthal, The American Journal of Sociology, Vol such as complex process as globalization, and our ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and abstract.. General introduction.. Literature review.. The concepts of assimilation, pluralism, acculturation and ethnic retention.. The communitarian tradition.. Presentation of the communities in study.. The Jewish community of...»

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