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The worlds cultures and their forms of creation, presentation, and preservation are deeply affected by globalization in ways that are inadequately documented and understood This book is designed tfill this glaring gap in our knowledge Analyzing the relationship between globalization and cultures is the core objective of this volume In it leading experts track cultural trends in all regions of the world, covering issues ranging from the role of cultural difference in politics and governance theritage conservation, artistic expression, and the cultural industries The book alsincludes a data section that consolidates the recently commenced but still inchoate work of cultural indicators The publication of this book marks the inauguration of a series of books on World Cultures Like smany other phenomena that characterize and are generated by globalization, conflict/culture relationships remain inadequately analyzed This applies in particular tcultural identities and their forms of expression, creation, maintenance and renewal The theme is not only tensure well-being of the cultural-artistic dimension in the process of globalization More than that, and in a broad and genuine sense, this book and the series as a whole are meant tserve the cause of peace and security through open debate, learning and understanding
