Global Modernity - A Conceptual Sketch (Hardcover)

This study introduces and systematizes the concept of global modernity as a paradigm for the analysis of the contemporary era. Building on Parson's distinction between social, cultural, personal and organismic systems, it presents a four-dimensional scheme that aims to identify modernity's key structural components. Each dimension is explored in turn, highlighting different aspects of the modern condition. While focusing on universal features, the scheme leaves ample room for capturing cross-regional diversity. The book's key argument is that we have entered a new phase of global, polycentric modernity which brings to a close several centuries of Western world domination and gives rise to a new world order.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Pivot
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	V. Schmidt
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	110
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-43580-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Globalization Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Promotions
LSN:	1-137-43580-1
Barcode:	9781137435804

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