Description: Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism by Kin-Ling Tang Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book proposes an alternative approach to understanding development and discusses the possibilities of alternative development in the age of global capitalism from a socio-cultural perspective. Publisher Description This book proposes an alternative approach to understanding development and discusses the possibilities of alternative development in the age of global capitalism from a socio-cultural perspective. Tracing the development of Mui Wo, a rural town on the outskirts of Hong Kong, for more than a decade, it explores the factors that have allowed it to stand apart from the metropolis and follow a path of development that is distinct from the rest of Hong Kong. It also discusses how a place and its people, with their own time-space conceptions, respond to the changes prompted by the exigencies of global capitalism. The book goes beyond institutional concerns and focuses on the daily life of ordinary people. It identifies the forces underlying globalisation, addresses what happens when such forces interact with local ones, and explores the resultant diversions and diversifications. The book is an invitation to all those who are interested in reflecting on heterogeneity and diversity amidst the impulses of globalisation. Author Biography Kin-Ling Tang received her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cultural Studies from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This book originated from her dissertation, which was based on a six-year research in the rural town of Mui Wo situated on Lantau, the biggest outlying island of Hong Kong. Prior to her PhD, Tang obtained a masters degree from Institut dEtudes Politiques de Paris in France, and a masters degree in Translation and Interpretation from City University of Hong Kong. Triliterate in Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese), English and French, she is an experienced writer, editor and translator. She is currently Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong. Her research interests lie in cultural studies, development, globalisation and politics of translation. Her latest project investigates how the Chinese translation of Benedict Andersons Imagined Communities contributes to localism discourses in Hong Kong. Details ISBN 9811353247 ISBN-13 9789811353246 Title Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism Author Kin-Ling Tang Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 171 Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore GE_Item_ID:158854726; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism : a Case Study
Number of Pages: VIII, 171 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Springer
Topic: Earth Sciences / Geography, Globalization, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Development / Economic Development, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year: 2018
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 16 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Kin-Ling Tang
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
