The book is an analysis of cultural, social as well as political economic expressions of neoliberalization and argues for an appreciation of the relational geographies of neoliberalization. In-depth empirical research spanning a variety of world regions A range of topics including homelessness, comparative politics, economic development and social policy Reviews how neoliberalism is enacted as a way to highlight the complexity and contingency of this economic model Engages in debates within anthropology, gender studies, geography, health studies, international studies, planning, political science and sociology

The book is an analysis of cultural, social as well as politicaleconomic expressions of neoliberalization and argues for anappreciation of the relational geographies of neoliberalization.* In-depth empirical research spanning a variety of worldregions* A range of topics including homelessness, comparative politicseconomic development and social policy* Reviews how neoliberalism is enacted as a way to highlight thecomplexity and contingency of this economic model* Engages in debates within anthropology, gender studiesgeography, health studies, international studies, planningpolitical science and sociology

List of Figures.List of Plates.List of Tables.List of Contributors.Preface.1. Introduction: Reading Neoliberalizations (Kevin Ward andKim England).Part I: "Mainstream" Economic Development and itsAlternatives.Introduction to Part I.2. Competing Capitalisms and Neoliberalism: the Dynamics of, andLimits to, Economic Reform in the Asia-Pacific (MarkBeeson).3. Neoliberalizing the Grassroots? Microfinance and the Politicsof Development in Nepal (Katherine N. Rankin and Yogendra B.Shakya).Part II: Within and between State and Markets: the Role ofIntermediaries.Introduction to Part II.4. Learning to Compete: Communities of Investment PromotionPractice in the Spread of Global Neoliberalism (Nicholas A.Phelps, Marcus Power, and Roseline Wanjiru).5. Temporary Staffing, "Geographies of Circulation," and theBusiness of Delivering Neoliberalization (Kevin Ward).6. Neoliberalizing Argentina? (Pete North).Part III: States and Subjectivities.Introduction to Part III.7. Neoliberalizing Home Care: Managed Competition andRestructuring Home Care in Ontario (Kim England, Joan EakinDenise Gastaldo, and Patricia McKeever).8. Spatializing Neoliberalism: Articulations, Recapitulationsand (a Very Few) Alternatives (Catherine Kingfisher).9. Co-constituting "After Neo-liberalism": Political Projectsand Globalizing Governmentalities in Aotearoa, New Zealand(Wendy Larner, Richard Le Heron, and Nicholas Lewis).10. Conclusion: Reflections on Neoliberalizations (KimEngland and Kevin Ward).Bibliography.Index.