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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.

Fluidity of Place: Globalization and the Transformation of Urban Space

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Paperback / softback by Naoki Yoshihara , Minako Sato

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    Publisher: Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
    Publication Date: 30/11/2010
    ISBN13: 9781920901592, 978-1920901592
    ISBN10: 1920901590

    Number of Pages: 243

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    Description

    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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