Narratives of Globalization

Despite the hegemonic and homogeneous appearance of global culture, the diversity of both local and personal engagements with processes, products, institutions and images that are often glibly designated ‘global’ demands in-depth, nuanced existential-phenomenological readings. Narratives of Globalization brilliantly provides ethnographic glimpses and anthropological analyses of how the global is actually lived. -- Michael D. Jackson, Distinguished Visiting Professor of World Religions, Harvard Divinity School
This cutting-edge study succeeds in linking the subjective dimensions of globalization--ideas, identities, and consciousness--to crucial political, economic, and cultural aspects of today's globalized world. Penned by notable scholars, this unique anthology will appeal to both students and instructors of globalization interested in how the global expansion and intensification of social relations is playing itself out in the lives of 'real people' around the world. Highly recommended! -- Manfred B. Steger, Professor of Global Politics, University of Hawai'i-Manoa
Ranging from discussions of human rights legislation and grass roots economic institutions to a consideration of the significance of the transmutation of dance styles and systems of learning as they criss-cross the globe, this stimulating set of contributions allows the reader to understand how precisely globalization impinges on the practices of everyday life. Fascinating reflections from a variety of practitioners all well acquainted with and deeply committed to their individual fields. -- Conrad William Watson, Professor of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung