Social Movements and Symbolic Power - Radicalism, Reform and the Trial of Democracy in France (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004)

The important theories of Pierre Bourdieu and Alain Touraine, discussed in this book, seek to explain and resolve the 'crisis of democracy'. They start from a critique of structural inequality in political, economic and social fields - so much in contrast to democratic principles. But their theoretical perspectives and social conclusions diverge. Bourdieu insists on the radical overthrow of dominant institutions and their control of knowledge ('symbolic power'). Touraine advocates reformist cooperation as well as contestation between social movements and political institutions. Their different approaches provide compelling insights into the 'democratic deficit' of modern society, that is, inability to overcome the widespread discrimination affecting women, the weaknesses of the environmental movement, persisting educational inequalities and the precarious nature of work in a global economy.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	J. Girling
Dimensions:	216 x 140mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	171
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
ISBN-13:	978-1-349-51687-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	1-349-51687-2
Barcode:	9781349516872

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