| Description |
x, 314 pages ; 25 cm |
| 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Papers presented at a Multiple Modernities Conference, held May 20-21, 2001 in Berlin, and hosted by the Strategy Institute of the Boston Consulting Group |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Postmodernism -- Cross-cultural studies -- Congresses.
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Civilization, Modern -- 21st century -- Congresses.
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Comparative civilization -- Congresses.
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Globalization -- Congresses.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Author |
Eisenstadt, S. N. (Shmuel Noah), 1923-2010.
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Sachsenmaier, Dominic.
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Riedel, Jens.
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| LC no. |
2002026110 |
| ISBN |
9004127976 alkaline paper |
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