Civilization, Modern -- American influences

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La jaquette du livre indique : "In 1900, an American of taste was a European in exile; in 2000, a trendy European is a frustrated American - one waiting for a visa. Régis Debray explores America's global cultural ascendancy in this provocative and witty analysis of our contempor…

'Civilization' is a hard term to define. But while every society has a distinctive culture, authentic civilizations must offer those they subjugate an attractive way of life. Their imprint outlasts their imperium. <BR>A century ago, Debray argues, there was a European civilizati…

In 1900, an American of taste was a European in exile; in 2000, a trendy European is a frustrated American--or one waiting for a visa. 0Régis Debray explores America's global cultural ascendancy in this provocative and witty analysis of our contemporary condition. Whereas Europe…

The Paradox of a Global USA describes the vexed relationship between the United States and globalization. On the one hand, the U.S. has vociferously promoted modernization and open markets, both central components of the process of globalization. On the other hand, it appears to…