Table of Contents
Foreword 11
Introduction 14
Chapter 1 Popular Culture and Globalization
1 Globalization of Pop Culture Does Not Reduce Real Differences Louis de Lamare 20
2 Venezuela Enacted Laws to Make Its Music More Local and Diverse Monte Reel 29
3 In India, Globalization Creates Growth of Popular Religiosity William Dalrymple 34
4 Australian Popular Culture Is Diminished by Americanization Andrew Guild 45
5 Japan Is Replacing America as a Force for Pop Culture Globalization Amelia Newcomb 54
6 Global Pop Culture Must Adapt to Local Conditions Carl Wilson 61
Periodical Bibliography 70
Chapter 2 Popular Culture and Intellectual Property Rights
1 In New Zealand, a New Download Law Is Unfair and Unworkable: Internet Service Providers Association of New Zealand 72
2 In New Zealand, the New Download Law Will Benefit Consumers and Musicians Campbell Smith 78
3 China Would Benefit from Stronger Intellectual Property Laws Joe McDonald 82
4 China and India Would Not Benefit from Stronger Intellectual Property Laws Kevin Donovan 88
5 Poland's Copyright Laws Allow Sampling Tomasz Rychlicki Adam Zielinski 95
6 Video Game Piracy Can Teach Game Manufacturers Important Lessons Paul Wiedel 102
Periodical Bibliography 112
Chapter 3 Popular Culture and Censorship
1 In Iran, Technology Is Subverting Censorship of Western Pop Culture Manal Lutfi 114
2 Thailand Should Not Censor Films on Controversial Issues Lynette Lee Corporal 125
3 Censorship in Zimbabwe Hinders Local Musicians Diane Thram 131
4 In the United States, Viewing Manga Depicting Child Pornography Should Not Be Illegal Lawrence A. Stanley 138
5 Jamaican Dancehall Performers Who Espouse Homophobia Should Be Prevented from Performing in Canada Krishna Rau 146
6 National Socialist Black Metal Should Not Be Sold Through Mainstream Outlets Simon Cressy 153
Periodical Bibliography 159
Chapter 4 Popular Culture's Impact on Attitudes
1 American Television Shows Undermine Christian Beliefs Robert Velarde 161
2 Television Does Not Encourage Obesity Catharine Lumby Duncan Fine 168
3 Western Pornography and Culture Encourage Genital Plastic Surgery Among Women Suzy Freeman-Greene 178
4 In Russia, Television Has Increased the Popularity of Police Elena Baraban 182
5 Northeastern Thailand Has Gained a More Positive Image Because of Its Music Terry Miller 189
Periodical Bibliography 200
For Further Discussion 201
Organizations to Contact 203
Bibliography of Books 208
Index 210
