A theory of civilization : overcoming cultural violence

Galtung, Johan

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Galtung, Johan

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9788230005583

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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 vulnerability Remedy: Dialogue of civilizations for mutual learning for all If mutual enough a diverse-symbiotic-equitable global civilization Johan Galtung, born 1930 in Oslo, Norway, lives in Spain, France, Japan and the USA, mainly engaged in mediation and research, founded TRANSCEND: A Network for Peace Development Environment in 1993, and was the first rector of Transcend Peace University from 2003.

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Produktinformasjon

ISBN/Varenr: 9788230005583
Utgivelsesdato: 11.07.2014
Utgivelsesår: 2014
Forlag: Kolofon Forlag
Innbinding: Heftet
Serie: Publications from Transcend University Press
Nummer i serien: 9
Språk: Engelsk
Personer: Galtung, Johan
Litteraturtype: Faglitteratur
Aldersgrense: 0
Opplag: 1
Utgave: 1
Illustrert: Nei
Sider: 241