Emily Polk

Communicating Global to Local Resiliency

A Case Study of the Transition Movement

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In light of impending global climate and financial crises, it is imperative to analyze models for positive social change that are focused on building community resiliency and sustainability. This book explores the communication processes of the Transition Movement, a community-led global social movement, as it was adapted in a local context.

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Produktdetails

• Communication, Globalization, and Cultural Identity
• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. April 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9780739198537
• ISBN-10: 073919853X
• Artikelnr.: 42067071

Autorenporträt

By Emily Polk

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Transition Movement: Why is it important to
study it? Chapter 2: Background of study Chapter 3: Sustainability,
development communication, and social movements Chapter 4: Framing the
communicative relationship(s) mediated within the movement Chapter 5:
Methodology Chapter 6: The appeal of the glocal narrative(s) Chapter 7:
Measuring and communicating impacts Chapter 8: The multiscalar role of
ideology and culture in Transition Chapter 9: Are Transition Towns
sustainable? Chapter 10: The value of diversity: the role of race, class,
and age Chapter 11: Digital communication, technology, and Transition
Chapter 12: Conclusion and recommendations