The Geography of Nostalgia

Global and Local Perspectives on Modernity and Loss

Autori

• Alastair Bonnett

Parametri

• 178 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Exploring the theme of loss, this book examines its impact on individuals and communities worldwide, from urban centers like Beijing to Birmingham. It highlights how migration leads to the loss of traditions, languages, and landscapes, presenting loss as both a global and local phenomenon. By connecting diverse experiences, it offers a comprehensive study on how the quest for progress and change often comes at the cost of what is left behind.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

(In brossura)