The Global Encyclopaedia of Informality, Volume II: Understanding Social and Cultural Complexity

by Alena Ledeneva (Editor)

Broadly defined as “ways of getting things done,” the invisible yet powerful concepts of “informal practices” tend to escape articulation in official discourse. These practices include emotion-driven exchanges of gifts or favours and tributes for services, interest-driven know-how (from informal welfare to informal employment), identity-driven practices of solidarity, and power-driven forms of co-optation and control. Yet, the possible paradox of the indiscernibility of these informal practices is their ubiquity. Alena Ledeneva’s wholly unique two-volume work collaborates with over two hundred scholars across five continents, illustrating how informal practices are deeply embedded across the globe yet still remain underestimated in policy-making procedures.      
 

568 pages, Hardcover

Published April 15, 2018

Reviews

[S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was more related to social practices and hidden coutumes, namely informal dwelling mechanisms or sous entendues alternatives.

Equally interesting as he first volume, the introductions for every chapter or part are really informative and interesting in a way that not only introduces the part but gives an insight about the authors different approaches ... Just like an article preceding article entries !

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