Aihwa Ong
4 books
About the Author
Aihwa Ong is a distinguished anthropologist whose groundbreaking work explores the intersections of globalization, migration, and cultural transformation in Asia and beyond. Born in Malaysia, Ong's scholarship draws from her deep-rooted understanding of Southeast Asian societies, examining how economic forces and political shifts shape everyday lives. Her seminal book, Spirits of Resistance and Capitalist Discipline: Factory Women in Malaysia (Anthropology of Work), vividly portrays the struggles and resilience of women in industrial factories, blending ethnographic insight with critical theory to challenge dominant narratives of modernity. Ong's research extends to themes of citizenship, neoliberalism, and diaspora, influencing fields from anthropology to urban studies. As a professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, she continues to inspire scholars with her innovative approaches to studying power and identity in a rapidly changing world.
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ethnographic
analytical
interdisciplinary
Books by Aihwa Ong
