Cultural complexity
Ulf Hannerz
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Cultural complexity
by Ulf Hannerz
Published
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
347
ISBN-10
0231076223
Description
A rich, witty, and accessible introduction to the anthropology of contemporary cultures, "Cultural Complexity" emphasizes that culture is organized in terms of states, markets, and movements. Hannerz pays special attention to the interplay between the centralizing agencies of culture, such as schools and media, and the decentering diversity of subcultures, and considers the special role of cities as the centers of cultural growth. Hannerz discusses cultural process in small-scale societies, the concept of subcultures, and the economics and politics of culture. Finally, he presents the twentieth-century globalization of culture as a process of cultural diffusion, polycentralism, and local innovation, focusing on periods of intensive cultural productivity in Vienna, Calcutta, and San Francisco.
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How many pages are in Cultural complexity?
This edition of Cultural complexity has approximately 347 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Cultural complexity?
For most readers, Cultural complexity typically takes between 7h 14m and 4h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,750 words
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What is the word count of Cultural complexity?
The estimated word count for Cultural complexity is approximately 86,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Cultural complexity?
Cultural complexity was written by Ulf Hannerz.
When was Cultural complexity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.