{"product_id":"the-influence-of-globalization-on-ecological-literacy-in-japan-9780761835394","title":"The Influence of Globalization on Ecological","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlobalization, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 1. Theoretical Web Chapter 4 2. Two Views of the World Chapter 5 3. Communication, Culture, and Ecology Chapter 6 4. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Text Analysis Chapter 7 5. Aliens and Asteroids as Adversaries Chapter 8 6. The End of the Earth Chapter 9 7. The Eco-Logic of Japanese Culture Chapter 10 8. Instances of Secondary Succession Chapter 11 9. Signs of Social Change Chapter 12 10. The Earth as Educator Part 13 Appendix A Part 14 Appendix B Part 15 References Part 16 Index Part 17 About the Author","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037803151703,"sku":"9780761835394","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761835394.jpg?v=1750937398","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-influence-of-globalization-on-ecological-literacy-in-japan-9780761835394","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}