William H. Rupp, Nigel Thrift (Editor), Adam Tickell (Editor),

Globalization in Practice

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ISBN 13:
9780199212637
author:
William H. Rupp, Nigel Thrift (Editor), Adam Tickell (Editor),
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
318
Dimensions:
23.4 x 1.8 x 15.5 cm
Genre:
Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Education
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£50.05

Description

Globalization in Practice explores how everyday life has shaped the phenomenon of globalization. This book challenges the dominant view that globalization is driven by abstract forces, instead focusing on the mundane practices and artefacts that have enabled its growth. By examining concrete moments in the history of capitalism, the authors reveal how ordinary practices and infrastructures have facilitated the dynamics of globalization. The result is a new understanding of this complex phenomenon, one that highlights the importance of everyday life in shaping our world. Through punchy essays by distinguished researchers, Globalization in Practice offers a fresh perspective on globalization, moving away from standard accounts to show how ordinary practices are crucial elements and symbols of this global process.

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