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Bloomsbury Pacific Answers to Western Hegemony Anthropology Book

Name: Bloomsbury Pacific Answers to Western Hegemony Anthropology Book
Brand: Bloomsbury
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Explore the complex ways Pacific Island nations respond to global cultural shifts in this essential anthropological study. As 'McDonald-ized' cultural imperialism threatens local identities, this book examines how diverse communities build independent cultural identities to protect their heritage. Based on extensive fieldwork, the text looks at real-world methods of identity construction. You will learn how sports, games, and media help shape modern Pacific life. The research also covers the role of filmmaking, tourism, and political mediations in maintaining local customs. This work provides a deep look into the struggles for land rights and titles, with a specific focus on developments in Australia. It addresses an urgent subject for Pacific peoples and fills a significant gap in current anthropological literature. Whether you are a student or a researcher, this book offers a necessary perspective on how local cultures survive and adapt in a changing world.

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Provides deep insights into how Pacific peoples resist cultural imperialism through the creation of independent identities.

Uses extensive fieldwork to present a realistic look at the immediate social challenges facing Pacific Island nations.

Examines the role of modern tools like media, filmmaking, and tourism in shaping contemporary cultural practices.

Analyzes the use of sports and games as methods for maintaining and constructing local community identities.

Covers important political and legal struggles regarding land rights and titles, particularly within Australia.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1859731546
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 August 1998
Listed Since: 03 January 2007

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