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Three points relevant in describing the place of the courts in our history are: (1) our generally instrumental attitude toward all social institutions: (2) our increasing stress on rationalizing, rather than moralizing, of social relations; & (3) the greater importance we have begun to give to trying to prevent trouble, as compared with picking up the pieces that trouble leaves. In the 19th cent our society turned more to Ur living, which shifted away from perceiving law and the courts in an instrumental way. Budget-mindedness, rather than cost-mindedness came about as a result of a closer living together, which increased rationalization as against moralizing. The movement to rationalize judicial organization has only begun in the last 30 yrs. 20th cent law saw a major shift towards preventive, positive, framework-building-up of the power of the political community. Courts lost prestige in popular esteem because change there was slower than the pace of change in the social structure. The lawyer, particularly in the economics of legal service, has not changed much from the days of his grandfather. In light of the few studies that have been made, 'the bar as a whole has been failing in service to the community because of its failure to communicate better to laymen what legal service they ought to have, and on what terms they expect to have it.' L. P. Chall.

Cover Page -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Popular Culture and Globalization -- 1. Globalization of Pop Culture Does Not Reduce Real Differences -- 2. Venezuela Enacted Laws to Make Its Music More Local and Diverse -- 3. In India, Globalization Creates Growth of Popular Religiosity -- 4. Australian Popular Culture Is Diminished by Americanization -- 5. Japan Is Replacing America as a Force for Pop Culture Globalization -- 6. Global Pop Culture Must Adapt to Local Conditions -- Periodical Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Popular Culture and Intellectual Property Rights -- 1. In New Zealand, a New Download Law Is Unfair and Unworkable -- 2. In New Zealand, the New Download Law Will Benefit Consumers and Musicians -- 3. China Would Benefit from Stronger Intellectual Property Laws -- 4. China and India Would Not Benefit from Stronger Intellectual Property Laws -- 5. Poland's Copyright Laws Allow Sampling -- 6. Video Game Piracy Can Teach Game Manufacturers Important Lessons -- Periodical Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Popular Culture and Censorship -- 1. In Iran, Technology Is Subverting Censorship of Western Pop Culture -- 2. Thailand Should Not Censor Films on Controversial Issues -- 3. Censorship in Zimbabwe Hinders Local Musicians -- 4. In the United States, Viewing Manga Depicting Child Pornography Should Not Be Illegal -- 5. Jamaican Dancehall Performers Who Espouse Homophobia Should Be Prevented from Performing in Canada -- 6. National Socialist Black Metal Should Not Be Sold Through Mainstream Outlets -- Periodical Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Popular Culture's Impact on Attitudes -- 1. American Television Shows Undermine Christian Beliefs -- 2. Television Does Not Encourage Obesity -- 3. Western Pornography and Culture Encourage Genital Plastic Surgery Among Women

Through popular culture, we can define, explore and experiment with our identities. This vibrant text provides an understanding of popular culture in a globalized world through the intersection of sociology and cultural studies, combining cultural theory with a wide range of examples from everyday life, from fashion to social networking and music.