Cultures merging A historical and economic critique of culture
"Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought." So begins the first chapter of Cultures Merging, in which Eric Jones--one of the world’s leading economic historians--takes an...
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| Abstract | "Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought." So begins the first chapter of Cultures Merging, in which Eric Jones--one of the world’s leading economic historians--takes an eloquent, pointed, and personal look at the question of whether culture determines economics or is instead determined by it. Bringing immense learning and originality to the issue of cultural change over the long-term course of global economic history, Jones questions cultural explanations of much social behavior in Europe, East Asia, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. He also examines contemporary globalization, arguing that while centuries of economic competition have resulted in the merging of cultures into fewer and larger units, these changes have led to exciting new syntheses. |
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| AbstractList | No detailed description available for "Cultures Merging". <![CDATA[ Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought. So begins the first chapter of Cultures Merging , in which Eric Jones--one of the world's leading economic historians--takes an eloquent, pointed, and personal look at the question of whether culture determines economics or is instead determined by it. Bringing immense learning and originality to the issue of cultural change over the long-term course of global economic history, Jones questions cultural explanations of much social behavior in Europe, East Asia, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. He also examines contemporary globalization, arguing that while centuries of economic competition have resulted in the merging of cultures into fewer and larger units, these changes have led to exciting new syntheses. Culture matters to economic outcomes, Jones argues, but cultures in turn never stop responding to market forces, even if some elements of culture stubbornly persist beyond the time when they can be explained by current economic pressures. In the longer run, however, cultures show a fluidity that will astonish some cultural determinists. Jones concludes that culture's ghostly transit through history is much less powerful than noneconomists often claim, yet it has a greater influence than economists usually admit. The product of a lifetime of reading and thinking on culture and economics, a work of history and an analysis of the contemporary world, Cultures Merging will be essential reading for anyone concerned about the interaction of cultures and markets around the world. ]]> "Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought." So begins the first chapter of Cultures Merging, in which Eric Jones--one of the world's leading economic historians--takes an eloquent, pointed, and personal look at the question of whether culture determines economics or is instead determined by it. Bringing immense learning and originality to the issue of cultural change over the long-term course of global economic history, Jones questions cultural explanations of much social behavior in Europe, East Asia, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. He also examines contemporary globalization, arguing that while centuries of economic competition have resulted in the merging of cultures into fewer and larger units, these changes have led to exciting new syntheses. Culture matters to economic outcomes, Jones argues, but cultures in turn never stop responding to market forces, even if some elements of culture stubbornly persist beyond the time when they can be explained by current economic pressures. In the longer run, however, cultures show a fluidity that will astonish some cultural determinists. Jones concludes that culture's "ghostly transit through history" is much less powerful than noneconomists often claim, yet it has a greater influence than economists usually admit. The product of a lifetime of reading and thinking on culture and economics, a work of history and an analysis of the contemporary world, Cultures Merging will be essential reading for anyone concerned about the interaction of cultures and markets around the world. "Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought." So begins the first chapter ofCultures Merging, in which Eric Jones--one of the world's leading economic historians--takes an eloquent, pointed, and personal look at the question of whether culture determines economics or is instead determined by it. Bringing immense learning and originality to the issue of cultural change over the long-term course of global economic history, Jones questions cultural explanations of much social behavior in Europe, East Asia, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. He also examines contemporary globalization, arguing that while centuries of economic competition have resulted in the merging of cultures into fewer and larger units, these changes have led to exciting new syntheses. Culture matters to economic outcomes, Jones argues, but cultures in turn never stop responding to market forces, even if some elements of culture stubbornly persist beyond the time when they can be explained by current economic pressures. In the longer run, however, cultures show a fluidity that will astonish some cultural determinists. Jones concludes that culture's "ghostly transit through history" is much less powerful than noneconomists often claim, yet it has a greater influence than economists usually admit. The product of a lifetime of reading and thinking on culture and economics, a work of history and an analysis of the contemporary world,Cultures Mergingwill be essential reading for anyone concerned about the interaction of cultures and markets around the world. "Economists agree about many things--contrary to popular opinion--but the majority agree about culture only in the sense that they no longer give it much thought." So begins the first chapter of Cultures Merging, in which Eric Jones--one of the world’s leading economic historians--takes an eloquent, pointed, and personal look at the question of whether culture determines economics or is instead determined by it. Bringing immense learning and originality to the issue of cultural change over the long-term course of global economic history, Jones questions cultural explanations of much social behavior in Europe, East Asia, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. He also examines contemporary globalization, arguing that while centuries of economic competition have resulted in the merging of cultures into fewer and larger units, these changes have led to exciting new syntheses. |
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| TableOfContents | Cultures merging: A historical and economic critique of culture -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I: Cultural Analysis -- Chapter 1: The Revival of Cultural Explanation -- Chapter 2: Cultures Fluid and Sticky -- Chapter 3: Culture as Mediocrity -- Chapter 4: The Means of Merging -- Chapter 5: Institutions as Cryptogams -- Part II: Cultural Commentary -- Chapter 6: Cultures of Immigration -- Chapter 7: East Asia's Experience -- Chapter 8: Economic Changes, Cultural Responses -- Chapter 9: Cultural Protection -- Part III: Conclusion -- Chapter 10: Culture as Reciprocity -- Bibliography -- Index. Front Matter Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: The Revival of Cultural Explanation Chapter 2: Cultures Fluid and Sticky Chapter 3: Culture as Mediocrity Chapter 4: The Means of Merging Chapter 5: Institutions as Cryptogams Chapter 6: Cultures of Immigration Chapter 7: East Asia’s Experience Chapter 8: Economic Changes, Cultural Responses Chapter 9: Cultural Protection Chapter 10: Culture as Reciprocity Bibliography Index Bibliography Index PART III: CONCLUSION 10. Culture as Reciprocity 9. Cultural Protection 8. Economic Changes, Cultural Responses 7. East Asia’s Experience 6. Cultures of Immigration PART II: CULTURAL COMMENTARY 5. Institutions as Cryptogams 4. The Means of Merging 3. Culture as Mediocrity 2. Cultures Fluid and Sticky PART I: CULTURAL ANALYSIS 1. The Revival of Cultural Explanation Title Page, Copyright Contents Preface Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- PART I: CULTURAL ANALYSIS -- 1. The Revival of Cultural Explanation -- 2. Cultures Fluid and Sticky -- 3. Culture as Mediocrity -- 4. The Means of Merging -- 5. Institutions as Cryptogams -- PART II: CULTURAL COMMENTARY -- 6. Cultures of Immigration -- 7. East Asia's Experience -- 8. Economic Changes, Cultural Responses -- 9. Cultural Protection -- PART III: CONCLUSION -- 10. Culture as Reciprocity -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z |
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