ANT E101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Kennewick, Washington, Multinational State, Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act
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Public policy for managing cultural diversity in a multiethnic society, officially stressing mutual respect and tolerance for cultural differences within a country"s borders. Found most often in pluralistic societies which lack a common cultural identity and heritage. Global village- the first postulated in the 1960s by canadian philosopher marshall. Mcluhan predicting that communication and technology would connect the world. His ideas precede the internet/ worldwide web by 30 years. Spanish expedition to the east indies (for spices) 5 ships began the journey only 1 made it. The beginning of sustained contact between the old and new worlds that began with the voyages of columbus in 1492. Things exchanged: metals, foods, people, diseases and culture. Global corporations are a powerful force for worldwide integration. Their power and wealth, often exceeding that of national governments, has increased dramatically through the media expansion. They have enormous influence on the ideas and behavior of hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
