The End of Geography?: Globalization, Communications, and Culture in the International System

Globalization and the expansion of communications carry important consequences for culture in the international system. The effect of the expansion of communications on cultural change is examined using simulations based on Robert Axelrod's adaptive culture model. Findings show that the expansi...

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Published in:The Journal of conflict resolution 2002-04, Vol.46 (2), p.225-243
Main Author: Greig, J. Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alleles
Beliefs
Communication
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Community Relations
Conflict
Conflict resolution
Cultural change
Cultural differences
Cultural diversity
Cultural Pluralism
Cultural Traits
Cultural values
Culture
Diaspora
Diasporas
Geography
Globalization
Homogenization
International relations
International system
Interpersonal Relationship
Mass Media
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Nationalism
Neighborhoods
Simulation
Social interaction
Society
Values
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Summary:Globalization and the expansion of communications carry important consequences for culture in the international system. The effect of the expansion of communications on cultural change is examined using simulations based on Robert Axelrod's adaptive culture model. Findings show that the expansion of communications increases the rate at which cultures change and the level of cultural homogeneity in the system, but limited expansion of communications promotes the development of cultural diasporas. The expansion of communications also reduces the extent to which the most common cultural attributes tend to predominate after interaction.
ISSN:0022-0027
1552-8766
DOI:10.1177/0022002702046002003