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A theory of civilization

Paperback • 2014 • English • 1. edition

A theory of civilization: overcoming cultural violence

By Johan Galtung

Part 9 of the series Publications from Transcend University Press

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In civilization theory there is a mainstream narrative: Problem: There are culturally advanced and backward classes-regions The advanced will advance further and the backward remain backward Remedy: Backward classes-regions adopt advanced cultures and codes If adoptive enough the West becomes the universal civilization This book challenges that and argues an alternative narrative: Problem: The dominant position of the Western civilization Reduction of diversity leads to increased world ...Show more

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Development economics and emerging economies

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9788230005583

Publisher

Kolofon Forlag AS

Published year

2014

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

A theory of civilization

Format

Paperback

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