Movers and Makers: Uncertainty, Resilience and Migrant Creativity in Worlds of Flux

In times of extreme change, Parminder Bhachu explores the lives of new kinds of people, movers, and makers who create with daring and resilience. She reveals what makes for creativity and resilience in times of disequilibrium and how their creative reach has grown exponentially in the twenty-first century. Bhachu offers a model for a hopeful way forward, bringing her ethnographic insights to illuminate what can be learnt about thriving in worlds of flux.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In a world of rapid transformation, the present moment presents an ideal opportunity to delve into the lives of innovative individuals who navigate the complexities of fragility and uncertainty, fearlessly creating amidst great challenges. Parminder Bhachu, through their captivating personal narratives, uncovers the secrets behind creativity and resilience in times of disequilibrium. By examining the remarkable journeys of these creative moxies as innovators operating outside established powers, we can gain valuable insights into their innovative approaches.

In our globally interconnected twenty-first century, the creative reach of these culturally dexterous movers has experienced exponential growth. They have skillfully translated ancient maker and craft skills into modern technologies, sciences, designs, architectures, and the arts, revolutionizing the fields they touch. These generous, inclusive, and deeply collaborative individuals are at the forefront of open-source sharing, fostering collective intelligence, the common good, and the maker movement. Their impact on the economies they reside in is profound, significantly enhancing creative capacities and expanding their reach.

Bhachu, herself a multi-migrant maker, provides us with a inspiring model for a hopeful future. Drawing on her unique ethnographic insights, she illuminates what can be learned about thriving in worlds of flux. Through her work, we gain valuable perspectives on the importance of adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change, as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our global society.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472589231