MASS AND ELITE CULTURE IN MODERN SOCIETY: EDGES OF INTERACTION
The article considers the notion and essence of mass and elite cultures, their distinctive features and typology. Special attention is given to two main approaches to interpretation of mass culture: pessimistic and optimistic. The definition of traditional culture is given. Significant attention is paid to interaction and interinfluence of mass, elite and traditional cultures, possible tendencies of their convergence in the conditions of globalization in the world.