The gendering of global finance / Libby Assassi.

Author/creator Assassi, Libby
Format Book
Publication InfoBasingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Descriptionvii, 215 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Abstract "This book examines the gendered structures of global financial markets. It maps out crucial economic, cultural and socio-historical processes which excluded women from (formal) financial activities in Britain and then on a global scale. The author argues that, with the contemporary deepening of financial markets, there has been a resultant shift as women are targeted world-wide as an emerging market for credit and finance, which has crucial implications for increased levels of insecurity and risk"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009042554
ISBN9780230517936
ISBN0230517935

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HG171 .A87 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold