Peter Taylor, considered one of the finest American short story writers, sets his fiction in the urban South. His characters, typically from the middle or upper classes, often grapple with times of change, struggling to discover and define their roles in society. Taylor's distinctive style offers keen insights into interpersonal dynamics and character psychology, explored with nuance and empathy. His literary legacy lies in his masterful capture of the elusive nature of social conventions and the search for identity amidst a shifting world.
World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality - Fourth Edition
Relates global processes to daily experience, fully integrating diverse politics across geographical scales, providing an essential introduction to the growth and impact of globalization. Softcover.