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Sovereign Individuals of Capitalism (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback): Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner Sovereign Individuals of Capitalism (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner
R1,067 R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Save R54 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this sequel to their acclaimed The Dominant Ideology Thesis, the authors develop their analysis of the social and cultural underpinnings of modern capitalism. They confront a central assumption of western culture: namely, that the individual is sovereign, and that capitalism above all other economic forms depends on individualism. These ideas have an unbroken history from Alexis de Tocqueville to Milton Friedman. The paradox of the modern world is that the moral emphasis on the individual is contradicted by the actual organization of economy and society. The authors suggest that individualism and capitalism have no enduring or necessary relationship. Their linkage is entirely accidental and was confined to one particular historical period in the West. Against the background of what they term the Discovery of the Individual, the authors show how individualism gave capitalism a particular shape, and capitalism in turn highlighted the possessive features of the individual. Oriental capitalism and late capitalism in the West bear no particular relationship to individualism; indeed, they flourish best in the absence of individualistic culture. Collectivism increasingly dominates both economic and social life. These issues once informed the sociological enterprise, but have not been systematically addressed in recent times. This book revives the classical tradition of the historical and comparative analysis of culture and economy in capitalist society, in the context of the late twentieth-century world.

The Dominant Ideology Thesis (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback): Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner The Dominant Ideology Thesis (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner
R1,497 Discovery Miles 14 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As a radical critique of theoretical sociological orthodoxy, The Dominant Ideology Thesis has generated controversy since first publication. It has also been widely accepted, however, as a major critical appraisal of one central theoretical concern within modern Marxism and an important contribution to the current debate about the functions of ideology in social life.

Capital, Labour and the Middle Classes (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback): Nicholas Abercrombie, John Urry Capital, Labour and the Middle Classes (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback)
Nicholas Abercrombie, John Urry
R1,487 Discovery Miles 14 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Most recent sociological work on the theory of class is based on a distinction between Weberian and Marxist approaches. For the first part of this volume, the authors use this distinction to review the literature on the middle class, concentrating particularly on the traditions of Marxist theory and of the more empirical work inspired by Max Weber. They show, however, that this distinction is of limited utility in reconstructing a theory of the middle class.

Dominant Ideologies (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback): Bryan S. Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill Dominant Ideologies (RLE Social Theory) (Paperback)
Bryan S. Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill
R1,557 Discovery Miles 15 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this volume leading international scholars elaborate upon the central issues of the analysis of ideology: the nature of dominant ideologies. The ways in which ideologies are transmitted; their effects on dominant and subordinate social classes in different societies; the contrast between individualistic and collectivist belief systems; and the diversity of cultural forms that coexist within the capitalist form of economic organization. This book is distinctive in its empirical and comparative approach to the study of the economic and cultural basis of social order, and in the wide range of societies that it covers. Japan, Germany and the USA constitute the core of the modern global economy, and have widely differing historical roots and cultural traditions. Argentina and Australia are white settler societies on the periphery of the capitalist world-system and as a result have certain common features, that are cut across in turn by social and political developments peculiar to each. Britain after a decade of Thatcherism is an interesting test of the efficacy of an ideological project designed to change the cultural values of a population. Poland shows the limitations of the imposition of a state socialist ideology, and the cultural complexities that result.

Sovereign Individuals of Capitalism (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover): Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner Sovereign Individuals of Capitalism (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner
R2,827 Discovery Miles 28 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this sequel to their acclaimed The Dominant Ideology Thesis, the authors develop their analysis of the social and cultural underpinnings of modern capitalism. They confront a central assumption of western culture: namely, that the individual is sovereign, and that capitalism above all other economic forms depends on individualism. These ideas have an unbroken history from Alexis de Tocqueville to Milton Friedman. The paradox of the modern world is that the moral emphasis on the individual is contradicted by the actual organization of economy and society. The authors suggest that individualism and capitalism have no enduring or necessary relationship. Their linkage is entirely accidental and was confined to one particular historical period in the West. Against the background of what they term the Discovery of the Individual, the authors show how individualism gave capitalism a particular shape, and capitalism in turn highlighted the possessive features of the individual. Oriental capitalism and late capitalism in the West bear no particular relationship to individualism; indeed, they flourish best in the absence of individualistic culture. Collectivism increasingly dominates both economic and social life. These issues once informed the sociological enterprise, but have not been systematically addressed in recent times. This book revives the classical tradition of the historical and comparative analysis of culture and economy in capitalist society, in the context of the late twentieth-century world.

Dominant Ideologies (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover): Bryan S. Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill Dominant Ideologies (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
Bryan S. Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill
R4,474 Discovery Miles 44 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this volume leading international scholars elaborate upon the central issues of the analysis of ideology: the nature of dominant ideologies. The ways in which ideologies are transmitted; their effects on dominant and subordinate social classes in different societies; the contrast between individualistic and collectivist belief systems; and the diversity of cultural forms that coexist within the capitalist form of economic organization. This book is distinctive in its empirical and comparative approach to the study of the economic and cultural basis of social order, and in the wide range of societies that it covers. Japan, Germany and the USA constitute the core of the modern global economy, and have widely differing historical roots and cultural traditions. Argentina and Australia are white settler societies on the periphery of the capitalist world-system and as a result have certain common features, that are cut across in turn by social and political developments peculiar to each. Britain after a decade of Thatcherism is an interesting test of the efficacy of an ideological project designed to change the cultural values of a population. Poland shows the limitations of the imposition of a state socialist ideology, and the cultural complexities that result.

Enterprise Culture (Paperback): Russell Keat, Nicholas Abercrombie Enterprise Culture (Paperback)
Russell Keat, Nicholas Abercrombie
R1,498 Discovery Miles 14 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1991, this book consists of twelve papers, all specifically written for this volume, and an Introduction which maps out some of the key conceptual and theoretical issues raised by the phenomenon. The first group of papers draws upon and analyses the political claims made on behalf of enterprise culture. The papers in the second section explore the international dimension of enterprise culture. The final section is devoted to a consideration of the role of consumers in an enterprise culture.

Enterprise Culture (Hardcover): Russell Keat, Nicholas Abercrombie Enterprise Culture (Hardcover)
Russell Keat, Nicholas Abercrombie
R4,633 Discovery Miles 46 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1991, this book consists of twelve papers, all specifically written for this volume, and an Introduction which maps out some of the key conceptual and theoretical issues raised by the phenomenon. The first group of papers draws upon and analyses the political claims made on behalf of enterprise culture. The papers in the second section explore the international dimension of enterprise culture. The final section is devoted to a consideration of the role of consumers in an enterprise culture.

The Authority of the Consumer (Hardcover): Nicholas Abercrombie, Russell, Whiteley Keat The Authority of the Consumer (Hardcover)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Russell, Whiteley Keat
R4,488 Discovery Miles 44 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


The Authority of the Consumer explores the implications of `consumer society' - charting its meanings in particular circumstances and analysing this way of understanding the relationships between `providers' and 'recipients'.

The Authority of the Consumer (Paperback, New): Nicholas Abercrombie, Russell, Whiteley Keat The Authority of the Consumer (Paperback, New)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Russell, Whiteley Keat
R1,624 Discovery Miles 16 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The Authority of the Consumer" explores the implications of "consumer society" - charting its meanings in particular contexts and debating the merits or drawbacks of this way of understanding the relationship between "providers" and "recipients". Some have seen this development as involving a radical shift of authority - away from the provider/producer and towards the recipient/consumer. But they have differed in their responses to this shift, either welcoming it in terms of democratization, anti-elitism or empowerment, or decrying it as commercialization, populism or loss of integrity. Others have been more sceptical. These issues are explored in this important and wide-ranging book. The authors have drawn from several disciplines in the social sciences and humanities and include several non-academics. Keat has also published "Enterprise Culture", with Urry (Routledge, 1991); "Politics of Social Theory" (Blackwell, 1981); and "Understanding Phenomenology" (Blackwell, 1991). Abercrombie has published "Contemporary British Society" (Polity, 1988); and "Social Change in Contemporary Britain" (Polity, 1991).

The Dominant Ideology Thesis (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover): Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner The Dominant Ideology Thesis (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill, Bryan S. Turner
R4,478 Discovery Miles 44 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As a radical critique of theoretical sociological orthodoxy, The Dominant Ideology Thesis has generated controversy since first publication. It has also been widely accepted, however, as a major critical appraisal of one central theoretical concern within modern Marxism and an important contribution to the current debate about the functions of ideology in social life.

Capital, Labour and the Middle Classes (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover): Nicholas Abercrombie, John Urry Capital, Labour and the Middle Classes (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
Nicholas Abercrombie, John Urry
R3,571 Discovery Miles 35 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Most recent sociological work on the theory of class is based on a distinction between Weberian and Marxist approaches. For the first part of this volume, the authors use this distinction to review the literature on the middle class, concentrating particularly on the traditions of Marxist theory and of the more empirical work inspired by Max Weber. They show, however, that this distinction is of limited utility in reconstructing a theory of the middle class.

Mapping Ideology (Paperback, New Edition): Slavoj Zizek Mapping Ideology (Paperback, New Edition)
Slavoj Zizek; Contributions by Bryan S. Turner, Fredric Jameson, Goeran Therborn, Jacques Lacan, …
R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For a long time, the term 'ideology' was in disrepute, having become associated with such unfashionable notions as fundamental truth and the eternal verities. The tide has turned, and recent years have seen a revival of interest in the questions that ideology poses to social and cultural theory, and to political practice. Mapping Ideology is a comprehensive reader covering the most important contemporary writing on the subject. Including Slavoj Zizek's study of the development of the concept from Marx to the present, assessments of the contributions of Lukacs and the Frankfurt School by Terry Eagleton, Peter Dews and Seyla Benhabib, and essays by Adorno, Lacan and Althusser, Mapping Ideology is an invaluable guide to the most dynamic field in cultural theory.

The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology (Paperback, 5th Revised edition): Bryan Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)
Bryan Turner, Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill 2
R343 R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Save R30 (9%) View more sellers Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Written by three eminent professors, it has been updated to reflect the shifts of sociological thought in the last five years, making it the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date dictionary available. It is essential reading for all students and teachers of sociology and other related courses - and also the general reader.

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