Globalization Culture And Social Capital

Author : Wilfred Dolfsma,Charlie Dannreuther
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026573654

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Globalization, Social Capital and Inequality by Wilfred Dolfsma,Charlie Dannreuther Pdf

This volume investigates the relationship between globalization, inequality and social capital, and reveals that although strongly related, these ideas are also highly contested. The authors elucidate the interactions between these concepts, looking in detail at the conflicts and competitiveness which can arise at both the national and organizational level. The authors examine public and private sector reforms in relation to globalization and inequality, highlight the tensions between global governance and societal resistance, and demonstrate how social capital contributes to systemic competitiveness. More specifically, a number of topical case studies, which focus on a variety of issues, clearly show the contested experiences of globalization, inequality and social capital. These include the introduction of ISO standards; the transformation of the Czech Republic; reforms in the British National Health Service; a comparison of the adoption of new forms of management in the US and the Netherlands; and the role of consultancies in regional economic development. These studies highlight the formal and informal boundaries which exist between different groups in society. Although these boundaries do resist change, at the same time they are flexible and - so the authors argue - can therefore play a significant role in shaping the dynamics of society and the economy. The multidisciplinary approach and the variety of case studies will make this book required reading for institutional and international economists, political and social scientists, and scholars of international relations, management and organization.

Author : Stephen O'Connor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:501317309

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Globalization, Culture and Social Capital by Stephen O'Connor Pdf

Author : Michael Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0761949860

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Globalization and Belonging by Michael Savage,Gaynor Bagnall,Brian J Longhurst Pdf

Drawing on long-term empirical research into cultural practices, lifestyles and identities, Globalization and Belonging explores how far-reaching global changes are articulated locally. The authors address key sociological issues of stratification as analysis alongside 'cultural' issues of identity, difference, choice and lifestyle. Their original argument: Shows how globalisation theory conceives of the 'local' ; reveals that people have a sense of elective belonging based on where they choose to put down roots. Suggests that the feel of a place is much more strongly influenced by the values and lifestyles of those migrating to it ; reinvigorates debates in urban and community studies by recovering the 'local' as an intrinsic aspect of globalization.

Author : Boike Rehbein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134092307

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Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos by Boike Rehbein Pdf

The book explores current tendencies of globalization in Laos and offers a theoretical framework for their interpretation.

Author : Jan Nederveen Pieterse, Mellichamp Professor of Global Studies and Sociology
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780742566613

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Globalization and Culture by Jan Nederveen Pieterse, Mellichamp Professor of Global Studies and Sociology Pdf

Now fully revised and updated, this seminal text asks if there is cultural life after the "clash of civilizations" and global McDonaldization. Jan Nederveen Pieterse argues that what is taking place is a global culture of hybridization. In a new chapter, the author explores East-West hybridities—the idea that globalization is a process of braiding rather than simply a diffusion from developed to developing countries. His historically deep and geographically wide approach to globalization is essential reading as we face the spread of conflicts bred by cultural misunderstanding.

Author : Boike Rehbein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134092291

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Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos by Boike Rehbein Pdf

Incorporating original fieldwork carried out over a period of more than ten years, combined with innovative theoretical argument, Globalization, Culture and Society in Laos presents one of the first sociological investigations into modern Laos. Boike Rehbein gives a fascinating overview of contemporary Lao culture and society, whilst linking local and national phenomena to tendencies of globalization and the history of the region. The book introduces a new theoretical approach based on the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu, applying this sociology to the interpretation of Lao history. It also examines various aspects of Lao culture and society, including economics, politics, language, higher education, music, and religion. Rehbein concludes by attempting to synthesize these cultural elements with the impact of globalization to give a synopsis of contemporary Lao society. Written by an expert in Lao history and culture, familiar with the language and the people, this book will be of huge interest to students and scholars of Laos, Southeast Asia, social theory and globalization.

Author : Fiona Kay,Richard Johnston
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774840033

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Social Capital, Diversity, and the Welfare State by Fiona Kay,Richard Johnston Pdf

Social capital is arguably the most critical idea to emerge in the social sciences in the last two decades. Emphasizing the importance of social networks, communication, and the symbolic and material exchanges that strengthen communities, social capital has been the subject of an expansive body of literature. Social Capital, Diversity, and the Welfare State represents a landmark consideration of the diverse meanings, causal foundations, and positive and negative consequences of social capital, with a particular focus on its role in mitigating or enhancing social inequalities. The chapters, written by economists, political scientists, and sociologists, address a range of empirical and theoretical issues. This book is cutting-edge addition to the field that offers fresh insights into the conceptualization, operation, sources, and consequences of social capital in Canadian society.

Author : Sarah Radcliffe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134274581

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Culture and Development in a Globalizing World by Sarah Radcliffe Pdf

Culture in development thinking : geographies, actors and paradigms / Sarah A. Radcliffe -- Culture, development and global neo-liberalism / Michael Watts -- Culture and conservation in post-conflict Africa : changing attitudes and approaches / Elizabeth Watson -- Indigenous groups, culturally appropriate development and the socio-spatial fix of Andean development / Sarah A. Radcliffe and Nina Laurie -- Laboring in the transnational culture mines : the work of Bolivian music in Japan / Michelle Bigenho -- Social capital and migration beyond ethnic economies / Jan Nederveen Pieterse -- Social capital as culture : promoting co-operative action in Ghana / Gina Porter and Fergus Lyon -- On the spatial limits of culture in high tech regional economic development / Al James -- Mobilizing culture for social justice and development : South Africa's Amazwi Abesifazane memory cloths program / Cheryl McEwan -- Conclusions: The future of culture & development / Sarah A. Radcliffe.

Author : Lindon J. Robison,Bryan K. Ritchie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317068228

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Relationship Economics by Lindon J. Robison,Bryan K. Ritchie Pdf

In a 24/7 world and a global economy, there is no doubt that relationships impact virtually every economic transaction. In Relationship Economics, Lindon Robison and Bryan Ritchie argue that what needs to be understood is not just whether relationships matter (which, of course, they do), but also, how much, and in what circumstances they should matter. Providing a rigorous and measurable definition of the way that relationships among individuals create a capital, social capital, that can be saved, spent, and used like other forms of capital, Robison and Ritchie use numerous examples and insightful analysis, to explain how social capital shapes our ability to reduce poverty, understand corruption, encourage democracy, facilitate income equality, and respond to globalization. The first part of the book explains how social capital can be manipulated, stored, expended, and invested. The second part explores how levels of social capital within relationships influence economic transactions both positively and negatively, which in turn shape poverty levels, economic efficiency, levels and types of political participation, and institutional structures.

Author : Don Robotham
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781847871589

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Culture, Society, Economy by Don Robotham Pdf

′Robotham offers here a clear-headed exposé of the limits of classical liberalism in the face of world production today. His theme is both urgent and iconoclastic. There is an unusual clarity about the exposition and a drive that comes from passionate engagement combined with long experience, reading and reflection′ - Keith Hart, Goldsmiths College, London In Culture, Society and Economy, Don Robotham examines the failure of recent social theory to grasp the problems of globalization and the emergence of corporate monopoly capital, and sets out his own argument for a radical solution. He argues that the neglect of economics by both cultural studies and social theory has weakened the ability to develop viable alternatives to present day capitalist globalization. With deep awareness of, and reference to, current events and contemporary trends, the author presents a detailed critique of: - cultural studies, in particular Stuart Hall and Paul Gilroy; - Giddens′ theory of ′risk society′; - Scott Lash and John Urry′s ′economies of signs and space′; - Manuel Castells′ theory of ′network society′. The final chapters make a unique argument that the solution to the problems of globalization lies in more globalization rather than adopting an anti-globalization or ′localization′ position. Don Robotham proposes more effective centralized institutions for governing the world economy, in other words - world government.

Author : Joseph Zajda
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030660031

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Third International Handbook of Globalisation, Education and Policy Research by Joseph Zajda Pdf

This handbook presents a global overview of current research in education and education policy reforms during the last decade. It provides an accessible, practical and comparative source of current research that examines the intersecting and diverse discourses of this important issue. It first examines globalisation, education and policy research and reforms in higher education, including coverage of main trends in education and policy reforms globally, as well as specific policy issues such as gender, equity, minorities and human rights. Next, the handbook offers a comparative perspective that evaluates the ambivalent and problematic relationship between globalisation, the state and education reforms globally. It features coverage on curricula issues and education reforms in schools around the world, the curriculum in the global culture, as well as globalisation and education futures, with respect to social justice and human rights. The handbook contributes to a better and a more holistic understanding of the education reforms and research nexus—offering possible strategies for the effective and pragmatic policy planning and implementation at the local, regional and national levels. It will serve as a vital sourcebook of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in education.

Author : Marcelo Suarez-Orozco,Desirée Qin-Hilliard
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 0520241258

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Globalization by Marcelo Suarez-Orozco,Desirée Qin-Hilliard Pdf

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Author : Jan Nederveen Pieterse
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538115244

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Globalization and Culture by Jan Nederveen Pieterse Pdf

Now updated with new chapters on culture and on populism, this seminal text disputes the view that we are experiencing a “clash of civilizations” as well as the idea that globalization leads to cultural homogenization. Instead, Jan Nederveen Pieterse argues that we are witnessing the formation of a global mélange culture through processes of cultural mixing or hybridization. From this perspective on globalization, conflict may be mitigated and identity preserved, albeit transformed. In a new chapter on China, the author focuses on the key issue of agency and power in hybridization. Throughout, the book offers a comprehensive treatment of hybridization arguments, and in discussing globalization and culture, problematizes the meaning of culture. This historically deep and geographically wide approach to globalization is essential reading as we face the increasing spread of conflicts bred by cultural misunderstanding.

Author : P. Illingworth
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780230355095

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Us Before Me by P. Illingworth Pdf

Patricia Illingworth's short, powerful and passionate book argues that "social capital" should be an essential ethical concept guiding our actions, and explains how one might go about implementing this idea in a positive way.

Author : Joseph Zajda,Karen Biraimah,William Gaudelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402069277

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Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture by Joseph Zajda,Karen Biraimah,William Gaudelli Pdf

This book critically examines the overall interplay between globalisation, social inequality and education. It explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable in the research covering the State, globalisation, social stratification and education. The book, constructed against this pervasive anti-dialogical backdrop, aims to widen, deepen, and in some cases open, discourse related to globalisation, and new dimensions of social inequality in the global culture.