Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging

John W. Murphy is professor of sociology at the University of Miami. He received his doctoral degree in 1981 from Ohio State University. His research interests are sociological theory, social philosophy, and globalization. He has published books related to the community mental health movement, the computerization of social service agencies, and contemporary social theory. Steven L. Arxer is assistant professor of sociology at the University of North Texas at Dallas. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Florida. He has published papers in the journals of Humanity & Society and Qualitative Sociology Review and has contributed to several edited volumes. His research interests are globalization, NGOs, and gender mainstreaming.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. The “Total Market” and Globalization.-3. Globalization, Neoliberal Development, and Ontological Tyranny.- 4. Globalization, the Labor Market, and Retirement.- 5. Globalization, Aging, and the Power of the Image.- 6. Globalization, Time, and Aging.- 7. Cultural or Latent Background of Aging.- 8. Successful/Productive Aging, Responsibility, and Reflection.- 9. Globalization, the Body, and the Corporate Model.- 10. Globalization, Technology, and Human Development.- 11. Anti-Culture and Aging.- 12. Conclusion.