The Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging

by Steven L. Arxer and John W. Murphy

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489990755
• ISBN13: 9781489990754
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"