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Samuel Huntington

The Clash of Civilizations

Samuel HuntingtonNonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

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How does Huntington use the abstract concept of “civilization” to provide an understanding of contemporary global politics, and what is the significance of his definition of civilization as a defining element of a person’s identity?

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Discuss how Huntington’s background might have influenced his perception of Western dominance and non-Western resistance to this. Did his experience in Western academics and politics increase his objectivity or limit it?

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What is the key “fault line” between civilizations, according to the author? Does this cause more conflict than other factors, such as a desire for economic gain through militant victory or colonization?

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