Man and culture. Kruglova L.K.

The monograph addresses the key issues of modern cultural knowledge. Theoretical problems of cultural studies are investigated, in particular: the main modern approaches to the definition of the concept of culture; methods of studying culture; functions and structure of culture; The problem of the typology of culture and typology of civilizations.

The historical types of culture in the aspect of the problem of human development are described. The theoretical model of humanistic culture is represented, including: trends in the development of the content of its individual spheres; patterns of distribution and consumption of cultural values.

The book is intended for students and graduate students, humanitarian profile specialists, all who are interested in cultural problems.