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Communicating global to local resiliency : a case study of the transition movement / / Emily Polk



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Autore: Polk Emily <1976-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: Communicating global to local resiliency : a case study of the transition movement / / Emily Polk Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington Books, , 2015
©2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (201 p.)
Disciplina: 307.1/4
Soggetto topico: Community development - Environmental aspects
Environmentalism
Sustainability
Environmental justice
Anti-globalization movement
Information technology - Political aspects
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: INTRODUCTION TO THE TRANSITION MOVEMENT; Chapter Two: Background of study; Chapter Three: Sustainability, Development Communication, and Social Movements; Chapter Four: Framing the communicative relationship(s) mediated within the movement; Chapter Five: Methodology; Chapter Six: The appeal of the glocal narrative(s); Chapter Seven: Measuring and communicating impacts; Chapter Eight: The multiscalar role of ideology and culture in Transition; Chapter Nine: Are Transition Towns sustainable?; Chapter Ten: The value of diversity
Chapter Eleven: Digital communication, technology, and TransitionChapter Twelve: Conclusion and recommendations; References; Index; About the Author
Sommario/riassunto: <span><span>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. </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span>
Titolo autorizzato: Communicating global to local resiliency  Visualizza cluster
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910811814103321
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Serie: Communication, globalization, and cultural identity.