Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism A Case Stud
This book proposes an alternative approach to understanding development and discusses the possibilities of alternative development in the age of global capitalism from a socio-cultural perspective. Tracing the development of Mui Wo, a rural town on the ou
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Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism A Case Study
Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism
Kin-Ling Tang
Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism A Case Study
Kin-Ling Tang The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, China
ISBN 978-981-10-5118-0 ISBN 978-981-10-5120-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-5120-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017943327 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
List of Proper Names in English and Their Chinese Original
Cheung Chau Cheung Sha Chung Hau Street Ham Tin Heung Yee Kuk Hung Shing Festival Kau Tsuen Kowloon Lantau Island Luk Tei Tong Lung Mei Tsuen Mui Wo Nam Shan Ngan Wan Estate Ngong Ping Pak Ngan Heung Peng Chau Po Lin Monastery Pui O San Shek Wan Shek Pik Shui Hau Silvermine Bay Sun Lung Wai Tai O Tai Tei Tong Tong Fuk Tsing Ma Bridge Tung Chung
長洲 長沙 涌口街 咸田 鄉議局 洪聖誕 舊村 九龍 大嶼山 鹿地塘 龍尾村 梅窩 南山 銀灣邨 昂坪 白銀鄉 坪洲 寶蓮寺 貝澳 散石灣 石壁 水口 銀礦灣 新龍圍 大澳 大地塘 塘福 青馬大橋 東涌
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List of Proper Names in English and Their Chinese Original
Map of Hong Kong (Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................ 1 Mui Wo, Hong Kong and Globalisation....................................................... 1 Globalisation and Power Relations.............................................................. 4 Finance Capitalism: Immateriality and Speed............................................. 6 Encountering Development in the Age of Global Capitalism..................... 9 Mui Wo and Al
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