Cultural globalization: Quick Facts

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Woodblock print by Yashima Gakutei showing Confucius in ornate robes conversing with a smiling boy, with mountains, a river, and a red sun in the background. Japanese text lines the left edge.

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global village transnationalism Globalization glocalization Culture Cultural evolution Assimilation Acculturation Culture contact library museum Primitive culture urban culture Culture area disability culture

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