{"product_id":"the-power-of-identity","title":"The Power of Identity","description":"Discover the profound insights of *The Power of Identity*, the second volume in Manuel Castells' acclaimed *Information Age Trilogy*. This essential read examines the intricate interplay between technology, globalization, and the socio-political landscape shaped by recent global events. With an extensive new preface that reflects on the impact of the 2008 global economic crisis, this book explores contemporary issues that resonate today, such as the rise of Al Qaeda, global terrorism, and the crisis of political legitimacy on a worldwide scale. Castells expertly analyzes how the forces of social, cultural, and political conflict define our current epoch. He emphasizes the significance of cultural, religious, and national identity as pivotal elements that shape individual and collective meaning in our increasingly interconnected world. With 584 pages of thought-provoking content, this book is both a fascinating scholarly analysis and a critical examination of how identity politics influence social movements. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding globalization and its complexities, *The Power of Identity* is a must-have addition to your library.  Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781405196871. Year: 2009. Publisher: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons (UK). Pages: 584.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781405196871\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2009\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons (UK)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eIn this second volume of The Information Age trilogy, with\u003cbr\u003ean extensive new preface following the recent global economic\u003cbr\u003ecrisis, Manuel Castells deals with the social, political, and\u003cbr\u003ecultural dynamics associated with the technological transformation\u003cbr\u003eof our societies and with the globalization of the economy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtensive new preface examines how dramatic recent events have\u003cbr\u003etransformed the socio-political landscape of our world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplies Castells? hypotheses to contemporary issues such\u003cbr\u003eas Al Qaeda and global terrorist networks, American unilateralism\u003cbr\u003eand the crisis of political legitimacy throughout the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant account of social, cultural, and political conflict\u003cbr\u003eand struggle all over the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnalyzes the importance of cultural, religious, and national\u003cbr\u003eidentity as sources of meaning for people, and its implications for\u003cbr\u003esocial movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrows new light on the dynamics of global and local\u003cbr\u003echange","brand":"Smartfox Books","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41522436178053,"sku":"PR88611","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_STJUWBE1PV7J.jpg?v=1771423122","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.com.au\/products\/the-power-of-identity","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}