“The argument now that the spread of pop culture and consumer goods around the world represents the triumph of Western civilization trivializes Western culture. The essence of Western civilization is the Magna Carta, not the Magna Mac. The fact that non-Westerners may bite into the latter has no implications for their accepting the former.”
Quote by Samuel P. Huntington
Work
The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
This book delves into the dynamics of cultural and religious differences as they relate to international politics, proposing that the clash between civilizations will be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. The author analyzes historical examples and contemporary trends to argue for the inevitability of cultural conflict and the need for new strategies in global diplomacy. more
Author
Samuel P. Huntington
Samuel P. Huntington, born on April 18, 1927, and died on December 24, 2008, was a renowned political scientist. His research focused on comparative politics, international relations, and democratic theory. Huntington is best known for his theory of the Clash of Civilizations, which posits that conflicts between different civilizations will be the primary feature of international relations in the 21st century. more
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