Ethnographies of Development and Globalization in the Philippines: Emergent Socialities and the Governing of Precarity

The contributors to this volume examine the effects of contemporary political-economic shifts in the Global South on social networks, governance, and social movements. They analyze the impact of these processes through the conceptual framework of emergent sociality, suggesting that insecurities may be commonly shared among populations in the Philippines and throughout the Global South. The anthology will be of great interest to students and scholars of cultural anthropology, globalization, and Philippines society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The contributors to this volume delve into the intricate workings and tangible impacts of contemporary political-economic shifts in the Global South, shedding light on their implications for reconfiguring social networks, perceptions, and governance practices. While drawing from diverse ethnographic perspectives in the Philippines, the authors examine the profound effects of these processes through the lens of emergent sociality, a concept that posits a interconnectedness among individuals fostered through interactions, co-presence, and conviviality within a community over an extended period. Through comprehensive case studies, this volume offers valuable insights, illuminates common insecurities, and engages in spirited debates about these concerns, which resonate not only in the Philippines but across the broader Global South. This anthology holds immense appeal to students and scholars of cultural anthropology, globalization, and Philippine society, providing a rich and comprehensive exploration of these critical topics.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367514952