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Reflexive Modernization: Politics, Tradition and Aesthetics in the Modern Social Order,Used
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The theme of reflexivity has come to be central to social analysis. In this book three prominent social thinkers discuss the implications of 'reflexive modernization' for social and cultural theory today.Ulrich Beck's vision of the 'risk society' has already become extraordinarily influential. Beck offers a new elaboration of his basic ideas, connecting reflexive modernization with new issues to do with the state and political organization.Giddens offers an indepth examination of the connections between 'institutional reflexivity' and the detraditionalizing of the modern world. We are entering, he argues, a phase of the development of a global society. A 'global society' is not a world society, but one with universalizing tendencies.Lash develops the theme of reflexive modernization in relation the aesthetics and the interpretation of culture. In this domain, he suggests, we need to look again at the conventional theories of postmodernism; 'aesthetic modernization' has distinctive qualities that need to be uncovered and analyzed.In the concluding sections of the book, the three authors offer critical appraisals of each other's viewpoints, providing a synthetic conclusion to the work as a whole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Reflexive Modernization'? A: The main theme of 'Reflexive Modernization' is the concept of reflexivity in social analysis, as explored by three prominent thinkers who discuss its implications for social and cultural theory.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book features contributions from Ulrich Beck, Anthony Giddens, and Scott Lash, each providing their insights on reflexive modernization.
- Q: What is Ulrich Beck's perspective in this book? A: Ulrich Beck discusses his idea of the 'risk society' and connects reflexive modernization with contemporary issues related to the state and political organization.
- Q: How does Giddens contribute to the discussion in this book? A: Anthony Giddens examines the relationship between 'institutional reflexivity' and the de-traditionalization of modern society, suggesting we are moving towards a global society.
- Q: What does Scott Lash focus on in his analysis? A: Scott Lash develops the theme of reflexive modernization in relation to aesthetics and cultural interpretation, advocating for a re-examination of traditional postmodernism theories.
- Q: What type of condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reflexive Modernization' have? A: The book has a total of 228 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Reflexive Modernization' is paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1994.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.