This major study develops a new account of modernity and its relation
to the self. Building upon the ideas set out in The Consequences of
Modernity, Giddens argues that 'high' or 'late' modernity is a post
traditional order characterised by a developed institutional
reflexivity. In the current period, the globalising tendencies of
modern institutions are accompanied by a transformation of day-to-day
social life having profound implications for personal activities. The
self becomes a 'reflexive project', sustained through a revisable
narrative of self identity. The reflexive project of the self, the
author seeks to show, is a form of control or mastery which parallels
the overall orientation of modern institutions towards 'colonising the
future'. Yet it also helps promote tendencies which place that
orientation radically in question - and which provide the substance of
a new political agenda for late modernity. In this book Giddens
concerns himself with themes he has often been accused of unduly
neglecting, including especially the psychology of self and
self-identity. The volumes are a decisive step in the development of
his thinking, and will be essential reading for students and
professionals in the areas of social and political theory, sociology,
human geography and social psychology.
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ISBN
9780745666488
Publisert
2018
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Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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