Reflections on multiple modernities : European, Chinese, and other interpretations /

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This work explores an emerging paradigm in the social sciences, which assumes culturally specific forms of modernity. Scholars from history, sociology, area studies, and economics discuss the concept's implications.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Multiple Modernities Conference Berlin, Germany
Other Authors: Sachsenmaier, Dominic, Eisenstadt, S. N. (Shmuel Noah), 1923-2010
Format: Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2002.
Subjects:
2000-2099
Postmodernism > Cross-cultural studies > Congresses.
Civilization, Modern > 21st century > Congresses.
Comparative civilization > Congresses.
Globalization > Congresses.
Postmodernisme > Études transculturelles > Congrès.
Civilisation > 21e siècle > Congrès.
Civilisation comparée > Congrès.
Mondialisation > Congrès.
HISTORY > Modern.
Civilization, Modern
Comparative civilization
Globalization
Postmodernism
Globalisierung
Kulturvergleich
Postmoderne
Zivilisation
Moderniteit.
Theorievorming.
Cultuur.
Homogeniteit.
Regionale verschillen.
Berlin <2001>
Conference papers and proceedings
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Part A
  • Introduction; Part B
  • Multiple Modernities
  • Parameters of the Discussion; Part C
  • Contestations of Western Modernity and Universalism; Part D
  • Multiple Modernities and the Prospects for a World Community; Part E
  • The Modernity of China; Part F
  • The Modernity of Europe; Part G
  • Approaches in Economics; Part H
  • Epilogue: Implications for the Business World; About the Authors; Index.

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