Ferrell, Prof. Jeff
Drift
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520295551
- author:
- Ferrell, Prof. Jeff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Drift: A Phenomenon in Its Own Right In this thought-provoking book, Jeff Ferrell explores how dislocation and disorientation can become distinct social phenomena. By examining the history of drifting, he situates contemporary drift within today's economic, legal, and cultural dynamics. Ferrell sheds light on the ephemeral intensity of drifting communities and delves into the contested politics of drift, highlighting the strategies employed by authorities to control drifters in the interest of economic development. He also reveals how these strategies ironically exacerbate social dislocations and explores the ways in which drifters create their own forms of resistance. By investigating this complex subject, Ferrell argues that drifting constitutes a necessary area of social inquiry, offering new models for understanding and engaging with the contemporary world.
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