First Published in 1991, this book attempts to show the relevance of Durkheim’s sociology to the debate on modernity and postmodernism. It does so by examining how Durkheim’s ideas can be applied to current social issues. The author argues that there are striking parallels between the social context of the 1890s, when Durkheim began to publish in book form, and today. The book will appeal to the readers of sociology, as well as the related disciplines of philosophy, psychology, cultural studies and history. It is also intended for anyone interested in the issues and questions that were being raised as humanity approached the end of the twentieth century and the end of the millennium.
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Attempts to show the relevance of Durkheim's sociology to the debate on modernity and postmodernism. This title examines how Durkheim's ideas can be applied to current social issues. It is suitable for readers of sociology, as well as the related disciplines of philosophy, psychology, cultural studies and history.
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1. Back to the Future 2. Defining Modernity and Postmodernism 3. Durkheim’s Era: The Cult of Felling Versus the Cult of Reason 4. Simmel and Durkheim as the First Sociologists of Modernity 5. Durkheim’s Stand on the Fin De Siècle 6. The German Roots of Durkheim’s Sociology 7. Ethics Based on the Mind Versus the Heart, Rationality Versus Compassion 8. Medjugorje, The Virgin Mary, and Modernity 9. Postmodern Deregulation and Economic Anomie 10. Civilization and It’s Discontents, Again 11. Conclusion: The coming Fin De Siècle and Postmodernism
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'Durkheim's own reputation stands higher now than it ever has before and this latest expository work can only enhance that deserved status' - Times Higher Education Supplement 'Gane's analysis demonstrates clearly how, even in this "post modernist" age, Durkheim's Rules remains a challenging and enriching text' - Sociological Review
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ISBN
9780415567145
Publisert
2010-10-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
620 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
250

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