Soft power do Reino Unido e a importância da cultura popular: uma análise de como o universo Harry Potter contribuiu para o prestígio político-cultural do Reino Unido

Abstract

This work seeks to understand the three concepts of power in light of the concepts of author Joseph Nye, as well as the means of propagation of each one, has historical and current examples, such as the creation of a heroic character that was created to promote elements of power smooth of your country. In addition to the importance that Soft Power carries nowadays, and the search for its strengthening by countries. It seeks to focus on Soft Power in the United Kingdom, analyzing its main means of spreading Soft Power to the world, such as: international education, sport, cultural influence, attractiveness of the British monarchy and dispersion of the English language, as well as the cultural political prestige that the Harry saga Potter benefits the UK in terms of economy, tourism and recognition.