The New Mobilities Paradigm

Mimi Sheller; John Urry

doi:10.1068/a37268

journal article Feb 01, 2006

The New Mobilities Paradigm

Mimi Sheller John Urry

Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space Vol. 38 No. 2 pp. 207-226 · SAGE Publications

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Abstract

It seems that a new paradigm is being formed within the social sciences, the ‘new mobilities’ paradigm. Some recent contributions to forming and stabilising this new paradigm include work from anthropology, cultural studies, geography, migration studies, science and technology studies, tourism and transport studies, and sociology. In this paper we draw out some characteristics, properties, and implications of this emergent paradigm, especially documenting some novel mobile theories and methods. We reflect on how far this paradigm has developed and thereby to extend and develop the ‘mobility turn’ within the social sciences.

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Published: Feb 01, 2006
Vol/Issue: 38(2)
Pages: 207-226
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Authors

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Mimi Sheller

Department of Sociology, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YD, England

J

John Urry

Department of Sociology, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YD, England

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Mimi Sheller, John Urry (2006). The New Mobilities Paradigm. Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 38(2), 207-226. https://doi.org/10.1068/a37268

The New Mobilities Paradigm

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