Christina Garsten is Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University. She is the author of Workplace Vagabonds (2008).Adrienne S¿rbom is Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University.

Christina Garsten is Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University. She is the author of Workplace Vagabonds (2008).Adrienne Sörbom is Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University.

Introduction
1. Disentangling Discretionary Governance
2. Liquid Mandate
3. Setting Precedence
4. The Status Machinery
5. Mobilizing for the Future
6. Political Sway
Conclusion: A New Narrative for Future Globalization?