The dark side of modernity /
Alexander, Jeffrey C., 1947-
The dark side of modernity / Jeffrey C. Alexander. - Cambridge: Polity Press, c2013. - viii, 187 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-181) and index.
Social theory between progress and apocalypse -- Autonomy and domination: Weber's cage -- Barbarism and modernity: Eisenstadt's regret -- Integration and justice: Parsons' utopia -- Despising others: Simmel's stranger -- Meaning evil -- De-civilizing the civil sphere -- Psychotherapy as central institution -- The frictions of modernity and their possible repair.
9780745648217 (hbk.) 0745648215 (hbk.) 9780745648224 (pbk.) 0745648223 (pbk.)
2012277329
GBB2A1851 bnb
016186145 Uk
Civilization, Modern.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Civilization, Modern.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Moderniteit.
HM5821.A83 / D88 2013
The dark side of modernity / Jeffrey C. Alexander. - Cambridge: Polity Press, c2013. - viii, 187 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-181) and index.
Social theory between progress and apocalypse -- Autonomy and domination: Weber's cage -- Barbarism and modernity: Eisenstadt's regret -- Integration and justice: Parsons' utopia -- Despising others: Simmel's stranger -- Meaning evil -- De-civilizing the civil sphere -- Psychotherapy as central institution -- The frictions of modernity and their possible repair.
9780745648217 (hbk.) 0745648215 (hbk.) 9780745648224 (pbk.) 0745648223 (pbk.)
2012277329
GBB2A1851 bnb
016186145 Uk
Civilization, Modern.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Civilization, Modern.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Moderniteit.
HM5821.A83 / D88 2013