The dark side of modernity - Alexander, Jeffrey C., 1947- (Cambridge: Polity Press, 2013)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-181) and index.
Keywords: Civilization, Modern; Social sciences -- Philosophy; Civilization, Modern; Social sciences -- Philosophy; Moderniteit