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Fluidity of Place presents an interdisciplinary conversation with theories of space-time, place, and globalisation at the cutting edge of social theory. Focusing on the construction of urban space in the context of hyper-mobility, it examines the social relations that form 'place' in a globalised world. The first half of the book discusses globalisation theory and looks at place in relation to the fluidity brought about by recent technological advances. The second half details the construction of understandings of Asian mega-cities, particularly Jakarta, and examines the realities behind narratives of over-urbanisation in light of globalisation and the concomitant fluidity of place. The book makes a compelling argument about the competing claims to place in a world where the nation-state has lost control of its borders.

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Author:   Naoki Yoshihara ,  Minako Sato
Publisher:   Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
Imprint:   Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9781920901592

ISBN 10:   1920901590
Pages:   243
Publication Date:   30 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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