Current Search: Mass media and culture--Caribbean area (x)
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Title
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Cultural imperialism: The Caribbean's case of colonization, media imperialism, and tourism.
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Creator
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Sabga, Nicole., Florida Atlantic University, Fejes, Fred A.
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Abstract/Description
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This study focuses on some of the complexities of cultural imperialism in the Caribbean. Five hundred years of colonization by Europe, as well as the hegemonic influence of United States' international broadcast media, has contributed to the multiple identities that Caribbean peoples recognize and possess. Tourism and the development of consumer societies has contributed to the consumption of Caribbean culture. These issues, colonization, media imperialism, and tourism, are discussed with...
Show moreThis study focuses on some of the complexities of cultural imperialism in the Caribbean. Five hundred years of colonization by Europe, as well as the hegemonic influence of United States' international broadcast media, has contributed to the multiple identities that Caribbean peoples recognize and possess. Tourism and the development of consumer societies has contributed to the consumption of Caribbean culture. These issues, colonization, media imperialism, and tourism, are discussed with regard to their influences on Caribbean identities and consumption of Caribbean culture. The efforts of international organizations and the defenses of Caribbean countries are also discussed regarding the effects of cultural imperialism.
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Date Issued
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1995
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15147
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Subject Headings
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Tourist trade--Caribbean area, Caribbean area--Social life and customs, Mass media and culture--Caribbean area, Imperialism
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Format
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Document (PDF)
