The Middle Class in Emerging Societies
Consumers, Lifestyles and Markets
By Hongmei Li, Leslie L. Marsh | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This volume examines the discursive construction of the meanings and lifestyle practices of the middle class in the rapidly transforming economies of Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the social, political and cultural implications at local and global levels. While drawing a comparative analysis of what it means to be middle class in these different locations, the essays offer a connective understanding of the middle class phenomenon in emerging market economies and lay the groundwork for future research on emerging, transitional societies. The book addresses three key dimensions: the discursive creation of the middle class, the construction of the cultural identity through consumption practices and lifestyle choices, and the social, political and cultural consequences related to globalization and neoliberalism.
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This volume examines the discursive construction of the meanings and lifestyle practices of the middle class in the rapidly transforming economies of Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the social, political and cultural implications at local and global levels. While drawing a comparative analysis of what it means to be middle class in these different locations, the essays offer a connective understanding of the middle class phenomenon in emerging market economies and lay the groundwork for future research on emerging, transitional societies. The book addresses three key dimensions: the discursive creation of the middle class, the construction of the cultural identity through consumption practices and lifestyle choices, and the social, political and cultural consequences related to globalization and neoliberalism.
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What is The Middle Class in Emerging Societies about?
This volume examines the discursive construction of the meanings and lifestyle practices of the middle class in the rapidly transforming economies of Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, focusing on the social, political and cultural implications at local and global levels. While drawing a comparative analysis of what it means to be middle class in these different locations, the essays offer a connective understanding of the middle class phenomenon in emerging market economies and lay the groundwork for future research on emerging, transitional societies. The book addresses three key dimensions: the discursive creation of the middle class, the construction of the cultural identity through consumption practices and lifestyle choices, and the social, political and cultural consequences related to globalization and neoliberalism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Middle Class in Emerging Societies?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Media studies
Where can I read a sample of The Middle Class in Emerging Societies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317510758
Is The Middle Class in Emerging Societies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Middle Class in Emerging Societies?
Hongmei Li, Leslie L. Marsh
Who is the Publisher of the book The Middle Class in Emerging Societies?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Middle Class in Emerging Societies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317510758) and pdf(ISBN 9781317510765)