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The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

Samuel P. Huntington
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The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Samuel P. Huntington

The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy
Setting

Global • 1990s

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Arts & Culture
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, Samuel P. Huntington explores the idea that future global conflicts will be driven by cultural and civilizational differences rather than ideological or economic factors. He examines how individuals' cultural identities could become the primary source of tension and proposes a framework for understanding these potential clashes.

Informative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,773 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order garners mixed reviews. Readers praise its provocative thesis about post-Cold War global conflicts driven by cultural differences rather than ideological struggles. However, critics argue that it oversimplifies cultural interactions and fosters divisive narratives. The book remains influential yet contentious in its field.

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Who Should Read The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order?

Readers interested in geopolitical analysis and cultural studies will enjoy Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. Fans of Fukuyama's The End of History and the Last Man or Kaplan's The Coming Anarchy may find similar insights into how cultural identities shape global conflict.

4.2

14,773 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy
Setting

Global • 1990s

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Arts & Culture
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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