Downward Mobility
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Social Mobility In Developing Countries
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Author : Vegard Iversen
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-12-17
Social Mobility In Developing Countries written by Vegard Iversen and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-17 with Business & Economics categories.
Social mobility is the hope of economic development and the mantra of a good society. There are disagreements about what constitutes social mobility, but there is broad agreement that people should have roughly equal chances of success regardless of their economic status at birth. Concerns about rising inequality have engendered a renewed interest in social mobility--especially in the developing world. However, efforts to construct the databases and meet the standards required for conventional analyses of social mobility are at a preliminary stage and need to be complemented by innovative, conceptual, and methodological advances. If forms of mobility have slowed in the West, then we might be entering an age of rigid stratification with defined boundaries between the always-haves and the never-haves-which does not augur well for social stability. Social mobility research is ongoing, with substantive findings in different disciplines--typically with researchers in isolation from each other. A key contribution of this book is the pulling together of the emerging streams of knowledge. Generating policy-relevant knowledge is a principal concern. Three basic questions frame the study of diverse aspects of social mobility in the book. How to assess the extent of social mobility in a given development context when the datasets by conventional measurement techniques are unavailable? How to identify drivers and inhibitors of social mobility in particular developing country contexts? How to acquire the knowledge required to design interventions to raise social mobility, either by increasing upward mobility or by lowering downward mobility?
Downward Mobility
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Author : Katherine Binhammer
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2020-04-28
Downward Mobility written by Katherine Binhammer and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
How do the stories we tell about money shape our economies? Beginning in the late eighteenth century, as constant growth became the economic norm throughout Europe, fictional stories involving money were overwhelmingly about loss. Novel after novel tells the tale of bankruptcy and financial failure, of people losing everything and ending up in debtor's prison, of inheritances lost and daughters left orphaned and poor. In Downward Mobility, Katherine Binhammer argues that these stories of ruin are not simple tales about the losers of capitalism but narratives that help manage speculation of capital's inevitable collapse. Bringing together contemporary critical finance studies with eighteenth-century literary history, Binhammer demonstrates the centrality of the myth of downward mobility to the cultural history of capitalism—and to the emergence of the novel in Britain. Deftly weaving economic history and formal analysis, Binhammer reveals how capitalism requires the novel's complex techniques to render infinite economic growth imaginable. She also explains why the novel's signature formal developments owe their narrative dynamics to the contradictions within capital's form. Combining new archival research on the history of debt with original readings of sentimental novels, including Frances Burney's Cecilia and Camilla, Sarah Fielding's David Simple, and Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield, Downward Mobility registers the value of literary narrative in interpreting the complex sequences behind financial capitalism, especially the belief in infinite growth that has led to current environmental crises. An audacious epilogue arms humanists with the argument that, in order to save the planet from unsustainable growth, we need to read more novels.
The Selfless Way Of Christ
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Author : Henri Nouwen
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2007
The Selfless Way Of Christ written by Henri Nouwen and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Race Identity And Work
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Author : Ethel L. Mickey
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2018-10-29
Race Identity And Work written by Ethel L. Mickey and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-29 with Social Science categories.
This volume examines the connections between race and work, focusing how racial minorities deal with identity in the workplace; how workers of color encounter exclusion, marginalization and sidelining; and strategies minority workers use to combat and change patterns of workplace inequality.
Upward Dreams Downward Mobility
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Author : Frederick R. Strobel
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 1993
Upward Dreams Downward Mobility written by Frederick R. Strobel and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Business & Economics categories.
'A very personal perspective on what has happened to the middle class in America.'-CHOICE
The Great Transformation
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Author : Robert Marsh
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-09-16
The Great Transformation written by Robert Marsh and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-16 with Political Science categories.
This study of the effects and directions of social change in Taiwan examines questions such as: what was the society of Taiwan like before the current period of economic growth?; how has it changed?; and are there aspects that did not change, despite the significant transformation in some spheres.
Sociology Of Work
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Author : Vicki Smith
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2013-05-16
Sociology Of Work written by Vicki Smith and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-16 with Business & Economics categories.
The simple act of going to work every day is an integral part of all societies across the globe. It is an ingrained social contract: we all work to survive. But it goes beyond physical survival. Psychologists have equated losing a job with the trauma of divorce or a family death, and enormous issues arise, from financial panic to sinking self-esteem. Through work, we build our self-identity, our lifestyle, and our aspirations. How did it come about that work dominates so many parts of our lives and our psyche? This multi-disciplinary encyclopedia covers curricular subjects that seek to address that question, ranging from business and management to anthropology, sociology, social history, psychology, politics, economics, and health. Features & Benefits: International and comparative coverage. 335 signed entries, A-to-Z, fill 2 volumes in print and electronic formats. Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings guide readers to additional resources. A Chronology provides students with historical perspective of the sociology of work. In the electronic version, the comprehensive Index combines with the Cross-References and thematic Reader′s Guide themes to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities.
Sociology
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Author : Anthony Giddens
language : en
Publisher: Polity
Release Date : 2006
Sociology written by Anthony Giddens and has been published by Polity this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Social Science categories.
This fully revised and updated version of Anthony Giddens's Sociology, now in its fifth edition, offers an unrivalled introduction for students new to the subject lucid, lively, authoritative and original. Written by one of the world's leading sociologists, this comprehensive textbook manages to be clear, accessible and jargon-free, but without oversimplifying complex debates. Earlier editions of Sociology broke new ground by incorporating cutting-edge debates, such as the impact of globalisation, into an introductory text. This fifth edition remains a state of the art textbook, with fresh and engaging new material added throughout. While covering all of the core topics of sociology, the fifth edition also includes a great deal of substantive new material, ensuring that students are introduced to the most recent sociological debates. Throughout, the book weaves together classical and contemporary theory and data, and provides a wide range of everyday examples to which students can easily relate. The fifth edition also benefits from: New discussions of global inequality, disability, ageing and the life course, risk, the network society, and terrorism, as well as many other additional and up-to-date topics. Numerous learning aids in every chapter, such as summary points, questions for further thought, and additional reading suggestions, which help to reinforce studentsrs" knowledge. Lots of extra photographs, diagrams, case studies and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire studentsrs" imaginations. High-quality supplementary resources on a dedicated website, including a full instructorsrs" manual and additional student aids, all specially designed to stimulate studentsrs" learning and critical thinking. The fifth edition of this classic textbook is an ideal teaching text for first-yearuniversity and college courses, and will be essential reading for all students who are looking for an exciting, authoritative and easy-to-follow introduction to sociology Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www.polity.co.uk/giddens5/
Migration In East And Southeast Asia
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Author : Samuel C Y Ku
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2016-10-07
Migration In East And Southeast Asia written by Samuel C Y Ku and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-07 with Social Science categories.
There has been an undisputed increase in the importance of migration over the past decades. It is one of the effects of an increasingly globalized world, where capitalism and free trade are gaining prominence. Migration in East and Southeast Asia aims to bring migration-related problems in Asia to the forefront. The first part of the book deals with migration in Greater China, a region influenced by Confucianism. The 'three Chinas' used to have a close connection in the past, and presently share much similarity. The Hong Kongese and Taiwanese societies are based on migration from Mainland China. However, each society has endured significant social, economic, and political changes. The second part of the book offers a closer look at migration flows in Southeast Asia. Most of the intra-ASEAN migration involves low-skilled labor for construction, agriculture, and domestic work. This book hopes to offer valuable insights into various topics related to migration in the region.
Inequality
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Author : Lisa A. Keister
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2022-01-06
Inequality written by Lisa A. Keister and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-06 with Business & Economics categories.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of inequality, covering key topics such as race, class and gender.