The Westernization of the World
Significance, Scope and Limits of the Drive Towards Global Uniformity
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 27. March 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7456-1429-8 (ISBN)
Description
This provocative new book argues that the rise of the West to world domination has brought widespread social, cultural and material destruction in its wake.
Reviews / Votes
'In this intellectually sparkling and emotionally charged book, Serge Latouche criticizes the western model of civilization and development, which has become ever more pervasive in the wake of decolonization. Surveying the ruinous impact of westernization with a broad historical sweep and across continents, Latouche not only condemns its role in the deculturation and underdevelopment of the so-called 'Third World' but also highlights the possibilities offered, against all western theories, by the survival strategies of self-organizing marginalized communities.' Bob Jessop, Lancaster UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-1429-8 (9780745614298)
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Serge Latouche
The Westernization of the World
Significance, Scope and Limits of the Drive Towards Global Uniformity
Book
03/1996
Polity Press
€75.80
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Person
Serge Latouche is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Paris XI.
Content
Preface to the English Edition. Introduction.
1. The Irresistible Rise of the West: The Crusaders' Revenge.
2. Where and What is the West?.
3. Uprooting the Planet.
4. The Limits of World-wide Westernization.
5. Beyond or Elsewhere.
6. Must we Save Babel?.
Appendices.
Index.
1. The Irresistible Rise of the West: The Crusaders' Revenge.
2. Where and What is the West?.
3. Uprooting the Planet.
4. The Limits of World-wide Westernization.
5. Beyond or Elsewhere.
6. Must we Save Babel?.
Appendices.
Index.