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Identity, Culture, and Globalization: The Annals of the International Institute of Sociology New Series, Volume 8

Door Eliezer Ben Rafael

Categorie
Algemeen wetenschap
Boeknummer
#384715-UF3
Titel
Identity, Culture, and Globalization: The Annals of the International Institute of Sociology New Series, Volume 8
Auteur
Rafael, Eliezer Ben
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
Leiden/Boston : Brill
Jaar van uitgave
2001
ISBN10
9004121978
ISBN13
9789004121973
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, 8vo.
Samenvatting
This book is about contemporary sociological analysis: its discussions, contradictions and controversies. Authors from various backgrounds discuss developments on all continents.
The 34 contributions are centered on six themes. The first is multiple modernities, showing us that there is no single road to the modernization of societies. The second theme is globalization, with new concepts like spatialization, world languages and new social movements. In part three, multiculturalism and diaspora movements are viewed as the pivotal factors for change in many societies. The fourth theme is the decline of the accountability of the state, concentrating on the shortcomings of traditional states and the emergence of new resources. In part five, the concept of postmodernity is discussed from the a
... (Lees verder)ngles of identity, social reality, detachment and legacy.
Finally, the sixth part, 'Toward a New Agenda' looks into the future and lets sociology (or rather social knowledge) play a major part in today's society.
Pagina's
697
Conditie
Goed — Small stains on front board.
Prijs
€ 40,00

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