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“How the vulgarization of American popular culture has distorted the image of the United States for millions of people around the world.”—Francis Fukuyama, New York Time… Mehr…

“How the vulgarization of American popular culture has distorted the image of the United States for millions of people around the world.”—Francis Fukuyama, New York Times bestselling author   What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goods—but not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, for reasons ranging from ill-conceived foreign policy to the financial crisis and the sophisticated propaganda of modern authoritarians. Another reason, explored for the first time in this pathbreaking book, is the distorted picture of freedom and democracy found in America's cultural exports. In interviews with thoughtful observers in eleven countries, Martha Bayles heard many objections to the violence and vulgarity pervading today’s popular culture. But she also heard a deeper complaint: namely, that America no longer shares the best of itself. Tracing this change to the end of the Cold War, Bayles shows how public diplomacy was scaled back, and in-your-face entertainment became America’s de facto ambassador. This book focuses on the present and recent past, but its perspective is deeply rooted in American history, culture, religion, and political thought. At its heart is an affirmation of a certain ethos—of hope for human freedom tempered with prudence about human nature—that is truly the aspect of America most admired by others. And its author’s purpose is less to find fault than to help chart a positive path for the future.   “An extremely intelligent mix of reporting, analysis, and policy prescription.”—Robert Asahina, author of  Just Americans “Informative, witty, and thought-provoking.”—Peter L. Berger, author of Invitation to Sociology Popular Culture, Public Diplomacy, and America's Image Abroad Yale University Press 21st Century History DE,GB,US,ES,IT,FR,MX English History, Yale University Press (Ignition)<

2014, ISBN: 9780300199314

Popular Culture, Public Diplomacy, and America's Image Abroad, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB,PDF), Auflage, ';How the vulgarization of American popular culture has distorted the image of t… Mehr…

Popular Culture, Public Diplomacy, and America's Image Abroad, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB,PDF), Auflage, ';How the vulgarization of American popular culture has distorted the image of the United States for millions of people around the world.'Francis Fukuyama,New York Times bestselling author What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goodsbut not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, for reasons ranging from ill-conceived foreign policy to the financial crisis and the sophisticated propaganda of modern authoritarians. Another reason, explored for the first time in this pathbreaking book, is the distorted picture of freedom and democracy found in Americas cultural exports. In interviews with thoughtful observers in eleven countries, Martha Bayles heard many objections to the violence and vulgarity pervading today's popular culture. But she also heard a deeper complaint: namely, that America no longer shares the best of itself. Tracing this change to the end of the Cold War, Bayles shows how public diplomacy was scaled back, and in-your-face entertainment became America's de facto ambassador. This book focuses on the present and recent past, but its perspective is deeply rooted in American history, culture, religion, and political thought. At its heart is an affirmation of a certain ethosof hope for human freedom tempered with prudence about human naturethat is truly the aspect of America most admired by others. And its author's purpose is less to find fault than to help chart a positive path for the future. ';An extremely intelligent mix of reporting, analysis, and policy prescription.'Robert Asahina, author ofJust Americans ';Informative, witty, and thought-provoking.'Peter L. Berger, author of Invitation to Sociology, [PU: Yale University Press], Seiten: 337, [ED: 1], Yale University Press, 2014<

ISBN: 9780300199314

What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goods-but not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, … Mehr…

What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goods-but not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, for reasons ranging from ill-conceived foreign policy to the What does the world admire most about America? Science, technology, higher education, consumer goods-but not, it seems, freedom and democracy. Indeed, these ideals are in global retreat, for reasons ranging from ill-conceived foreign policy to the, Yale University Press<

ISBN: 9780300199314

Through a Screen Darkly - Popular Culture Public Diplomacy and America's Image Abroad: ab 44.95 € eBooks > Fachthemen & Wissenschaft > Sozialwissenschaften Yale University Press, Yale Uni… Mehr…

Through a Screen Darkly - Popular Culture Public Diplomacy and America's Image Abroad: ab 44.95 € eBooks > Fachthemen & Wissenschaft > Sozialwissenschaften Yale University Press, Yale University Press<

2014, ISBN: 9780300199314

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