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The Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging
. Ed(S): Arxer, Steven L.; Murphy, John W.
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hardcover. This book explores the symbolic side of globalization, development and aging, offering a special look into how temporality, technology, normativity, and empiricism structure the symbolic side of globalization and influence dominant images of the aging process. Editor(s): Arxer, Steven L.; Murphy, John W. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
This book looks at the symbolic side of globalization, development, and aging. Many of the dimensions that are discussed represent updates of past debates but some are entirely new. In particular, globalization is accompanied by subtle social imagery that profoundly shapes the way institutions and identities are imagined. The process of aging and persons sense of identity is no exception. The underlying assumptions that pervade globalization inform how critical dimensions of aging are discussed and institutionalized. The application of marketplace imagery, for example, may impact attempts for holism in how aging is studied and the ... Read more
This book looks at the symbolic side of globalization, development, and aging. Many of the dimensions that are discussed represent updates of past debates but some are entirely new. In particular, globalization is accompanied by subtle social imagery that profoundly shapes the way institutions and identities are imagined. The process of aging and persons sense of identity is no exception. The underlying assumptions that pervade globalization inform how critical dimensions of aging are discussed and institutionalized. The application of marketplace imagery, for example, may impact attempts for holism in how aging is studied and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
Series
International Perspectives on Aging
Number of Pages
170
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461445074
SKU
V9781461445074
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About . Ed(S): Arxer, Steven L.; Murphy, John W.
John W. Murphy is professor of sociology at the University of Miami. He received his doctoral degree in 1981 from Ohio State University. His research interests are sociological theory, social philosophy, and globalization. He has published books related to the community mental health movement, the computerization of social service agencies, and contemporary social theory. Steven L. ... Read more
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