The Influence of Globalization on Ecological Literacy in Japan (Paperback)

Globalization, understood as an intensification of modernism, has over the past fifty years been a powerful force for cultural change. This study examines how one aspect of globalization, Hollywood films, influences Japanese thinking as regards to human-nature relationships. A critical discourse analysis of the most popular cinematic texts in Japan during a five-year period (1997_2001) uncovers the latent ideologies and messages linked to a modern worldview. This interdisciplinary work evaluates the influence of these films by way of a descriptive survey of Japanese culture; data from a university student focus group; and an analysis of linguistic, behavioral, and attitudinal changes toward environmental issues. A holistic approach to curricular reform that grounds ecological principles in traditional perceptions of nature is proffered as a way of countering exogenous influences while restoring a sense of balance to the culture-ecosystem.

General

Imprint:	University Press of America
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	John Esposito
Dimensions:	231 x 151 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-3539-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General
LSN:	0-7618-3539-3
Barcode:	9780761835394

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