The complete collected works of Georg Simmel are now available.
Yet, the standing of Simmel's sociological theory is still a
subject of controversy. Is Simmel only a brilliant impressionist, a
flaneur in the territories of modernity? Providing an illuminating
and coherent presentation of Simmel's sociological theory, The
Challenge of Modernity seeks to demonstrate how Simmel contributed
a structured sociological theory that fits the criteria of a
'sociological grand theory'. Indeed, starting by the theory of
modernity and its dimensions of social differentiation,
monetarisation, culture reification and urbanisation; it
reconstructs the architecture of Simmel's sociological
epistemology. Particular attention is dedicated to the theory of
'qualitative societal differentiation' that Simmel develops within
his cultural sociology, with the late work being presented as a
double contribution to the foundation of sociological anthropology
and to the social ethics of complex societies. Presenting the
entirety of Simmel's manifold oeuvre from the viewpoint of its
relevance for sociology, this comprehensive volume will appeal to
scholars and advanced students who wish to understand Simmel's
relevance for socio-political thought and become acquainted with
his contribution to sociological theory. It will also be of
interest to the wider public who seek a critical assessment of our
age in theoretical terms.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Advances in Sociology |
| Release date: |
September 2020 |
| First published: |
2018 |
| Authors: |
Gregor Fitzi
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
184 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-66566-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social theory
|
| LSN: |
0-367-66566-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780367665661 |
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