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Utopia: Social Theory and the Future (Paperback)
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Utopia: Social Theory and the Future (Paperback)
Series: Classical and Contemporary Social Theory
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In the light of globalization's failure provide the universal
panacea expected by some of its more enthusiastic proponents, and
the current status of neo-liberalism in Europe, a search has begun
for alternative visions of the future; alternatives to the free
market and to rampant capitalism. Indeed, although these
alternatives may not be conceived of in terms of being a 'perfect
order', there does appear to be a trend towards 'utopian thinking',
as people - including scholars and intellectuals - search for
inspiration and visions of better futures. If, as this search
continues, it transpires that politics has little to offer, then
what might social theory have to contribute to the imagination of
these futures? Does social theory matter at all? What resources can
it offer this project of rethinking the future? Without being tied
to any single political platform, Utopia: Social Theory and the
Future explores some of these questions, offering a timely and
sustained attempt to make social theory relevant through
explorations of its resources and possibilities for utopian
imaginations. It is often claimed that utopian thought has no
legitimate place whatsoever in sociological thinking, yet
utopianism has remained part and parcel of social theory for
centuries. As such, in addition to considering the role of social
theory in the imagination of alternative futures, this volume
reflects on how social theory may assist us in understanding and
appreciating utopia or utopianism as a special topic of interest, a
special subject matter, a special analytical focus or a special
normative dimension of sociological thinking. Bringing together the
latest work from a leading team of social theorists, this volume
will be of interest to sociologists, social and political
theorists, anthropologists and philosophers.
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