In the past, as in the present, transnationalism has played a vital role in the development of wealth, technology and art in all societies touched by cultures other than their own. This timely book provides an introduction to the social and cultural aspects of transnationalism, particularly focusing on the modern world since 1500, with an emphasis on the past 200 years. Topics covered include the role of migration, the development of cities, the effect of transnationalism on marriage and families, the presence of transnational corporations, dress, religion and art. A key text for understanding…mehr
In the past, as in the present, transnationalism has played a vital role in the development of wealth, technology and art in all societies touched by cultures other than their own. This timely book provides an introduction to the social and cultural aspects of transnationalism, particularly focusing on the modern world since 1500, with an emphasis on the past 200 years. Topics covered include the role of migration, the development of cities, the effect of transnationalism on marriage and families, the presence of transnational corporations, dress, religion and art. A key text for understanding our increasingly transnational world. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Michael C. Howard is a professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. He is editor of the series Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia and author or editor of more than 30 books.
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Table of Contents Preface 1. AN OVERVIEW Terminology The State, Ethnicity, Nation Building, and Transnationalism Globalization, Transnationalism, and Culture Transnational Social Spaces and Their Context Enabling Factors 2. MIGRATION IN THE MODERN WORLD Patterns of Migration Involuntary International Migration Voluntary Labor Migration: Contract Laborers Voluntary Labor Migration: European Colonial Administration and Settlers Post-Colonial Voluntary Migrants Contemporary Migration Patterns 3. CITIES Transnationalism and Cities Transnationalism and Modern Cities from 1350 to 1800 Modern Imperial and Colonial Cities Megacities and Global Cities Contemporary Transnational Cities in Asia 4. MARRIAGE AND FAMILIES Marriage Alliances Between Elites Across Borders Transnational Marriages Within Ethno-National Groups Inter-Ethnic Transnational Marriages Transnational Family Networks 5. TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS Modern Transnational Corporations The Global Middle Class Feeding the World's Middle Class Transnational Corporate Culture 6. CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS Nigerian Transnational Criminal Networks The Golden Triangle International Gangster Organizations 7. RELIGION Religion and Universality Pilgrimages Missionaries 8. DRESS Technology, Fashion, and Trade Dress and Religion Dress and Ethnic Identity 9. THE ARTS Categorizing the Arts and Their Cultural Context Transnational Performing Arts Transnational Plastic Arts Chapter Notes References Index
Table of Contents Preface 1. AN OVERVIEW Terminology The State, Ethnicity, Nation Building, and Transnationalism Globalization, Transnationalism, and Culture Transnational Social Spaces and Their Context Enabling Factors 2. MIGRATION IN THE MODERN WORLD Patterns of Migration Involuntary International Migration Voluntary Labor Migration: Contract Laborers Voluntary Labor Migration: European Colonial Administration and Settlers Post-Colonial Voluntary Migrants Contemporary Migration Patterns 3. CITIES Transnationalism and Cities Transnationalism and Modern Cities from 1350 to 1800 Modern Imperial and Colonial Cities Megacities and Global Cities Contemporary Transnational Cities in Asia 4. MARRIAGE AND FAMILIES Marriage Alliances Between Elites Across Borders Transnational Marriages Within Ethno-National Groups Inter-Ethnic Transnational Marriages Transnational Family Networks 5. TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS Modern Transnational Corporations The Global Middle Class Feeding the World's Middle Class Transnational Corporate Culture 6. CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS Nigerian Transnational Criminal Networks The Golden Triangle International Gangster Organizations 7. RELIGION Religion and Universality Pilgrimages Missionaries 8. DRESS Technology, Fashion, and Trade Dress and Religion Dress and Ethnic Identity 9. THE ARTS Categorizing the Arts and Their Cultural Context Transnational Performing Arts Transnational Plastic Arts Chapter Notes References Index
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