{"product_id":"the-power-of-identity-by-manuel-castells-9781405196871","title":"The Power of Identity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this second volume of \u003ci\u003eThe Information Age\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Power of Identity\u003c\/em\u003e includes an extensive new preface examining how dramatic recent events have transformed the socio-political landscape of our world. It 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a brilliant account of social, cultural, and political conflict and struggle all over the globe. It analyzes the importance of cultural, religious, and national identity as sources of meaning for people, and explores its implications for social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Identity\u003c\/em\u003e throws new light on the dynamics of global and local change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461607440620,"sku":"9781405196871","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781405196871-the-power-of-identity.jpg?v=1774973222","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-power-of-identity-by-manuel-castells-9781405196871","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}