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Postponing the Postmodern
Author | : Ben Agger |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0742519201 |
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We are not yet at a moment that could be called postmodernity, and may never be, says leading sociologist Ben Agger in his newest book. Modernity is still our history, our framework. Nevertheless, Agger shows how postmodern theory can enhance understanding of the self, everyday life, and culture in the early 21st century. Changes in culture, commerce, and communications, such as the internet, require 'postmodern' modes of knowing. Agger borrows from French postmodern theory and from the Frankfurt School's critical theory in addressing the utility and shortcomings of postmodern theory for understanding identity, culture, race, gender, and power. He explains postmodern theory clearly, borrowing creatively from postmodernism in order to theorize about daily life and social structures heavily reliant on information technologies like the internet and the Web.
The Postmodern Turn in the Social Sciences
Author | : Simon Susen |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 522 |
Release | : 2015-07-23 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781137318237 |
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Simon Susen examines the impact of the 'postmodern turn' on the contemporary social sciences. On the basis of an innovative five-dimensional approach, this study provides a systematic, comprehensive, and critical account of the legacy of the 'postmodern turn', notably in terms of its continuing relevance in the twenty-first century.
North American Critical Theory After Postmodernism
Author | : P. Nickel |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2012-08-21 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781137262868 |
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In a series of interviews this book explores the formative experiences of a generation of critical theorists whose work originated in the midst of what has been called 'the postmodern turn,' including discussions of their views on the evolution of critical theory over the past 30 years and their assessment of contemporary politics.
The Virtual Self
Author | : Ben Agger |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780470775172 |
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The Virtual Self is an engaging and exciting text that addresses issues relating to our rapidly changing society, social structure, and communication needs. In doing so, it addresses major issues in sociology that inform virtually all of a student’s course work. Introduces students to concepts of the self and society in an age of rapid technology and high speed communication Examines the relationship between everyday life and social structure in key domains of communication, personality, work/family, leisure and entertainment, and economics Written in a lively, engaging style for readers without a sociological background
International Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology
Author | : Jens Beckert,Milan Zafirovski |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 794 |
Release | : 2005-10-27 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781136777783 |
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The International Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology is the first encyclopedia in the field and a timely response to the surge of interest in economic sociology over the last 30 years. Economic Sociology deals with the multiple and complex relations between economy and society. In particular, it focuses on the impact of social, political and cultural factors on economic behaviour. The Encyclopedia gives comprehensive and accessible coverage of the wide range of areas and subjects covered by the field, including, amongst many others, such major topics as consumption, corruption, democracy and economy, ecology, embeddedness, gender and economy, globalization, industrial relations, law and economy, markets, organization theory, political economy, religion and economic life, social capital, the sociology of money, state and economy, trust, and work. The International Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology is the much-needed major reference work on one of the richest areas of development in the social sciences in recent years. It is an extremely valuable new resource for students and researchers in sociology, economics, political science, and business, organization and management studies. Entries are cross-referenced and carry compact bibliographies. There is a full index.
Forgotten Founders and Other Neglected Social Theorists
Author | : Christopher T. Conner,Nicholas M. Baxter,David R. Dickens |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2019-05-14 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781498573726 |
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This edited volume highlights the work of ten forgotten and neglected social theorists in the hope of reinvigorating interest in their work and their potential contributions to the analysis of contemporary social issues. Each chapter includes a brief biographical sketch, an overview of the selected theorist’s work and significance, and the relevance of their work to one or more contemporary social issues. While other similar texts tend to focus primarily on intellectual biography, our emphasis here is on the scholar’s theories and their application to contemporary social issues. We provide a contextualization of each scholar’s work, using present-day social issues or problems. Many of these individuals played a significant role in the development of sociology. Our hope is to provide a resource that will help re-integrate these marginalized social theorists, rescuing them from obscurity and elevating their status.
The Sacred Project of American Sociology
Author | : Christian Smith |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780199377138 |
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This text shows counter-intuitively, that the secular enterprise that everyday sociology appears to be pursuing is actually not what is really going on at sociology's deepest level. Sociology today is in fact animated by sacred impulses, driven by sacred commitments, and serves a sacred project. The book re-asserts a vision for what sociology is most important for, in contrast with its current commitments, and calls sociologists back to a more honest, fair, and healthy vision of its purpose.
Texting Toward Utopia
Author | : Ben Agger |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2015-11-17 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781317250654 |
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This book examines the contemporary era where parents complain that children today don't do their homework because they are distracted by the Internet, texting, and video games. Texting Toward Utopia presents the writings of todays children and develops the argument that this is actually a time of mass literary, in which young people write furiously, albeit often below the adult radar. Agger argues that where texting replaces textbooks, the writing may be emoticon-laden, slangy, or terse, but it is still profound, as children (and their parents) engage in resistance and write for a better world. This book is a guide to understanding the meeting point between a new generation of children and new communication technologies.