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 & Sons (UK). Pages: 584.

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 & Sons (UK)
Pages: 584


Description:
In this second volume of The Information Age trilogy, with
an extensive new preface following the recent global economic
crisis, Manuel Castells deals with the social, political, and
cultural dynamics associated with the technological transformation
of our societies and with the globalization of the economy.


Extensive new preface examines how dramatic recent events have
transformed the socio-political landscape of our world

Applies Castells? hypotheses to contemporary issues such
as Al Qaeda and global terrorist networks, American unilateralism
and the crisis of political legitimacy throughout the world

A brilliant account of social, cultural, and political conflict
and struggle all over the world

Analyzes the importance of cultural, religious, and national
identity as sources of meaning for people, and its implications for
social movement

Throws new light on the dynamics of global and local
change