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This book looks at two 'revolutions' in philosophy - phenomenology
and conceptual analysis which have been influential in sociology
and psychology. It discusses humanistic psychiatry and sociological
approaches to the specific area of mental illness, which counter
the ultimately reductionist implications of Freudian
psycho-analytic theory. The book, originally published in 1973,
concludes by stating the broad underlying themes of the two forms
of humanistic philosophy and indicating how they relate to the
problems of theory and method in sociology.
Frist published in 1997, this book aims to answer if European
'post-national' citizenship provide a practical opening and a
conceptual challenge to cope with the diverse and close-circuiting
crises of national European social models? What then might a new
sphere of European social inclusion look like? This book also
provided the first attempt to go well beyond 'national gridlock'.
Old solutions will no longer do. Is new land in sight? With
monetary integration almost implemented this is a highly relevant
exploration of a central complementary 'common currency' in
Europe's future.
Frist published in 1997, this book aims to answer if European
'post-national' citizenship provide a practical opening and a
conceptual challenge to cope with the diverse and close-circuiting
crises of national European social models? What then might a new
sphere of European social inclusion look like? This book also
provided the first attempt to go well beyond 'national gridlock'.
Old solutions will no longer do. Is new land in sight? With
monetary integration almost implemented this is a highly relevant
exploration of a central complementary 'common currency' in
Europe's future.
Contents: 1. Mega-Events and Modernity: Perspectives and Themes PART ONE: 2. Expos and Cultural Power: Capitalism, Nationalism and Imperialism 3. Mega-Events and Cultural Citizenship: Consumerism, Inclusion/Exclusion and Internationalism 4. The Olympics, Internationalism and Supernationalism: International Sports Events and Movements in the Interwar period PART TWO: 5. Mega-Events, Cities and Tourist Culture: Olympics and Expos 6. Mega-Events and the Media Culture: Sport and the Olympics 7. Mega-Events and Global Citizenship: Olympic Problems and Responses 8. Mega-Events, Identity and Global Society: Theoretical Reflections
This new ground-breaking analysis explores the social history and politics of 'mega-events' from the late 19th century to the present. Through case studies of mega-events such as the 1851 Crystal Palace Expo, the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Maurice Roche investigates the impact Expos and Olympics have had on national identities, on the marking of public time and space, and on visions of national citizenship and international society in modern times. Historical chapters deal with the production of Expos by power elites, their impacts on mass culture, and the political uses and abuses of international sport and Olympic events. Chapters also deal with the impact of Olympics on cities, the growth of Olympics as 'media events' and the current crisis of the Olympic movement in world politics and culture.
This is a work of social theory and philosophy which seeks to make
the constitution of social theory a 'social' activity. It is
essentially a collaborative text, by five authors, committed to a
re-awakening of some of the forgotten dimensions of social
theorizing. The collaborative work was originally occasioned by an
attempt to analyse the notion of social stratification and its
treatment in the sociological tradition. The authors' main concern
here is with the nature of social theorizing, and in particular the
'difference' between Self and Other, being and beings, Language and
Speech. The papers in the book focus on themes that are fundamental
to the sense of inquiry and tradition which they are concerned to
display. The themes discussed include speech, Language, Identity,
Difference, Critical Tradition, Community, Metaphor, Dialectics,
Observing and Reading.
This is a work of social theory and philosophy which seeks to
make the constitution of social theory a social activity. It is
essentially a collaborative text, by five authors, committed to a
re-awakening of some of the forgotten dimensions of social
theorizing. The collaborative work was originally occasioned by an
attempt to analyse the notion of social stratification and its
treatment in the sociological tradition. The authors main concern
here is with the nature of social theorizing, and in particular the
difference between Self and Other, being and beings, Language and
Speech. The papers in the book focus on themes that are fundamental
to the sense of inquiry and tradition which they are concerned to
display. The themes discussed include speech, Language, Identity,
Difference, Critical Tradition, Community, Metaphor, Dialectics,
Observing and Reading."
This book looks at two 'revolutions' in philosophy - phenomenology
and conceptual analysis which have been influential in sociology
and psychology. It discusses humanistic psychiatry and sociological
approaches to the specific area of mental illness, which counter
the ultimately reductionist implications of Freudian
psycho-analytic theory. The book, originally published in 1973,
concludes by stating the broad underlying themes of the two forms
of humanistic philosophy and indicating how they relate to the
problems of theory and method in sociology.
The sociology of Europe is a growing and diverse field. This book
addresses it in a direct, wide ranging and up-to-date way.
Exploring the Sociology of Europe: * clearly maps this new and
emerging field * challenges and renews the sociological analysis of
European modernity * provides an understanding of Europe as an
historical, social and civil complex * develops and applies new
interpretations of the key sociological themes of globalization,
citizenship and cosmopolitanism to contemporary European society
This is a discerning and relevant book providing an informed
analysis of European society which identifies and defines
contemporary issues and engages with key social theoretical
perspectives. Covering the substantive historical sociological
aspects of Europe (Part 1), the historical and comparative
sociology of the nation-state (Part 2), and the comparative
sociology of welfare capitalism (Part 3) Maurice Roche sets out a
clear and effective framework for understanding the sociology of
Europe. The book will be of interest to all students, researchers
and academics involved in studying, teaching and researching the
expanding field of modern European society.
The spectacle of major cultural and sporting events can preoccupy
modern societies. This book is concerned with contemporary
mega-events, like the Olympics and Expos. Using a sociological
perspective Roche argues that mega-events reflect the major social
changes which now influence our societies, particularly in the
West, and that these amount to a new 'second phase' of the
modernization process. Changes are particularly visible in the
media, urban and global locational aspects of mega-events. Thus he
suggests that contemporary mega-events, both in their achievements
and their vulnerabilities, reflect, in the media sphere, the rise
of the internet; in the urban sphere, de-industrialisation and the
growing ecological crisis; and in the global sphere, the relative
decline of the West and the rise of China and other 'emerging'
countries. -- .
The sociology of Europe is a growing and diverse field. This book
addresses it in a direct, wide ranging and up-to-date way.
Exploring the Sociology of Europe: * clearly maps this new and
emerging field * challenges and renews the sociological analysis of
European modernity * provides an understanding of Europe as an
historical, social and civil complex * develops and applies new
interpretations of the key sociological themes of globalization,
citizenship and cosmopolitanism to contemporary European society
This is a discerning and relevant book providing an informed
analysis of European society which identifies and defines
contemporary issues and engages with key social theoretical
perspectives. Covering the substantive historical sociological
aspects of Europe (Part 1), the historical and comparative
sociology of the nation-state (Part 2), and the comparative
sociology of welfare capitalism (Part 3) Maurice Roche sets out a
clear and effective framework for understanding the sociology of
Europe. The book will be of interest to all students, researchers
and academics involved in studying, teaching and researching the
expanding field of modern European society.
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