Martina Topić Bücher

Focusing on ecofeminist perspectives, the book critiques neoliberalism through the lens of economic growth, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and media coverage of environmental issues. The author contends that CSR contributes to a cycle of neoliberalism that exacerbates inequality and facilitates the exploitation of both women and nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of these social and environmental injustices.

Focusing on office culture, this book examines the experiences of women in communication industries through the lens of cultural masculinities. It analyzes how women's organizational experiences and limited opportunities may be consistent across various sectors, highlighting the challenges they face in a predominantly male-dominated environment. The exploration aims to shed light on the broader implications for gender dynamics in the workplace.

This book aims to contribute to the debate on European cultural policy and cultural diplomacy as well as to fill in the gap that exists in this under-researched field. Europe is still struggling in formulating its common cultural policy that will present Europe as a united and diverse entity to the world while the EU Member States invest efforts in promoting themselves only. This volume examines individual practices in 10 selected cases while the introduction study outlines main features of the EU cultural diplomacy.