Communities in Globalization - The Invisible Mayan Nahual

Informationen zum Autor By Juan Pablo Pérez Sáinz and Katharine Andrade-Eekhoff Klappentext There is a silent globalization being carried out far below the action of multinational firms, international organizations, and state policies. It is the work of societies--communities of determined and creative people. Communities in Globalization richly illustrates the experiences of three Central American communities connected with global markets. The unique perspective of each is developed to show the economic, political-institutional, and social effects of its connection with world trade. Ultimately, this book seeks to identify the resources that allow a community to face globalization while minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities. Zusammenfassung Drawing metaphorically from the ancient Mayan myth of the Nahual! this study illustrates the experiences of three Central American communities connected with the global markets of tourism! handicrafts and manufacturing subcontracts. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Global and the Local Chapter 3 Locale and Social Dynamics Chapter 4 Clusters, Community Capital, and Institutionality Chapter 5 Globalization and Community Chapter 6 Appendix

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• Authors: Katharine Andrade-Eekhoff, Andrade-Eekhoff Katharine, Juan Pablo Perez Sainz, Juan Pablo Andrade-Eekhoff Perez Sainz, Juan Pérez Sáinz, Juan Pablo Pérez Sáinz, Juan Pablo P-Rez S/Inz, Pzrez Sinz Juan Pablo, Juan Pablo Perez Sainz, Juan Pablo Perez Andrade-Eekhoff Sainz
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2003
• EAN: 9780742528017
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-2801-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Globalization, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Social groups, International Economics, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Central America, Mexico and Central America, Social groups, communities and identities