De voornaamste interesses van John Clammer liggen op het gebied van de ontwikkelingssociologie en de sociologie van cultuur toegepast op ontwikkelingsvraagstukken. Hij heeft deze onderwerpen uitgebreid onderzocht, zowel theoretisch als door middel van veldwerk in Zuidoost-Azië, Japan, Europa, India en Latijns-Amerika. Zijn werk duikt in de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen culturele dynamiek en sociaaleconomische vooruitgang. Clammers onderzoek biedt diepgaande inzichten in de complexe krachten die onze hedendaagse wereld vormgeven.
Focusing on the interplay between visual culture and social dynamics, this book proposes a shift from merely studying art sociologically to deriving sociological insights from art itself. It presents a theory that explores how visual elements influence and reflect societal structures, supported by comparative global examples that highlight diverse cultural contexts.
The book explores the significant influence of Japan in Southeast Asia, highlighting both its economic contributions and the growing cultural impact. It delves into how Japanese presence has shaped various aspects of life in the region, examining the interplay between economic relationships and cultural exchange.
The author expertly argues that in the current world crisis it is necessary to recover a more holistic vision of development that creates a vocabulary linking more technical (and predominantly economic) aspects of development with more humanistic and ecological goals.
Focusing on the cultural dimensions of the global crisis, this book examines how culture intersects with politics, economics, and sustainability. It critiques the influence of capitalist culture while advocating for social justice and community engagement in fostering a new cultural sustainability. By revisiting themes of religion, art, and citizenship, it challenges conventional views on consumer culture and proposes pathways for achieving a sustainable future. The text serves as a resource for understanding culture’s role in this crisis and offers practical and theoretical tools for fostering ecological responsibility.
Supercar Revolution charts the evolution of the battle for performance and supremacy among the world's leading marques, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ford GT. If you want to get to know the ins and outs of the high-budget, near space-age vehicles we call supercars, then you need look no further. Supercar Revolutionprofiles the designers and engineers who developed these beasts, and includes interviews with the racers and celebrities who drive them. And that's not to mention the fabulous photographs of the supercars themselves you'll find throughout this highly produced volume. Jay Leno, the host of Jay Leno’s Garage and one of the best-known automotive collectors and enthusiasts in the world, is also featured in several hilarious and informative commentaries. You'll love his many stories and be informed by his opinions on these incredible cars (many of which he owns). Supercar Revolution conveys the power of automotive aesthetics and performance as they're pushed to their absolute limits like you've never seen before. It is a new benchmark in automotive publishing, and is destined to become a classic history of these incredible marques.
