This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of global future scenarios and their impact on a growing, shared culture. Ever since the end of the Cold War, a diverse range of future concepts has emerged in various areas of academiaâand even in popular journalism. A number of these key conceptsââthe end of history,â âthe clash of civilizations,â âthe coming anarchy,â âthe world is flat,â âsoft power,â âthe post-American centuryââsuggest what could become characteristic of this new, interconnected world. Ulf Hannerz scrutinizes these ideas, considers their legacy, and suggests further dialogue between authors of the âAmerican scenarioâ and commentators elsewhere. Â
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