Masao Miyoshi Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Globalization is a complex force that encompasses the rapid exchange of culture, impacting economies and societies worldwide. This volume features an international panel of intellectuals exploring how globalization transforms economic and cultural landscapes, fosters consumer culture, shapes subjectivity, and challenges national identities and local traditions. The contributors discuss the implications of technology, communication networks, and mass entertainment, all influenced by contemporary global trends. The authors employ diverse theoretical frameworks from linguistics, sociology, economics, anthropology, and law to address topics such as free trade, capitalism, Eurocentrism, language migration, art, social fragmentation, sovereignty, higher education, environmental justice, and the dynamics of wealth and poverty. By bridging economic, political, and cultural inquiries, this collection provides essential insights into the significant changes shaping today's world. Notable contributors include Noam Chomsky, David Harvey, and Fredric Jameson, among others, each offering unique perspectives on the multifaceted nature of globalization and its profound effects on contemporary life.

In 1860, Japan sent 170 officials—including samurai, bureaucrats, and a Confucian physician—to the United States, marking the first visit abroad in two centuries. This journey was fueled by a mix of politics and curiosity, leading to a fascinating exploration of cultural perceptions. Historian Masao Miyoshi utilizes the travelers' journals and American accounts to narrate this unique encounter, highlighting entrenched assumptions and startling impressions. The story unfolds as an entertaining adventure that reflects the attitudes shaping American and Japanese views of each other. This examination of "otherness" remains pertinent today as we seek to understand those we perceive as foreign. Critics praise Miyoshi's work for its insightful portrayal of cultural confrontation, emphasizing its relevance in today's world. Gore Vidal notes the alarming yet humorous nature of the mutual incomprehension between the two cultures, while Noam Chomsky highlights the insights gained from viewing our society through a different lens. Edward Said commends Miyoshi for reconstructing Japan's mindset during a pivotal moment of self-examination. Masao Miyoshi was a prominent figure in Japanese and comparative literature at the University of California, San Diego, and authored influential works on Japan-U.S. relations.