As the economic crisis continues, social movements in the North and South have arisen to challenge the neoliberal policies that have immiserated generations. Here they are critically examined by leading scholars of social movements.
As the economic crisis continues, social movements in the North and South have arisen to challenge the neoliberal policies that have immiserated ge...
Examining the impact of Calvinism on modern society, The Destiny of Modern Societies extends the previous limits of Weberian analysis. By analyzing how Calvinism has determined most contemporary social institutions in America, it illustrates the Calvinist societal -predestination- of American society as a whole.
Examining the impact of Calvinism on modern society, The Destiny of Modern Societies extends the previous limits of Weberian analysis. By an...
Critical sociologists of various nationalities focus on cutting-edge approaches to conflict-driven social change. By emphasizing the role played by contemporary social movements such as environmentalists, migrant organizations, world social forum activists, and others, these studies grapple with diverse forms of organized resistance in the twenty-first century.
Critical sociologists of various nationalities focus on cutting-edge approaches to conflict-driven social change. By emphasizing the role played by...
Andy Blunden presents an immanent critique of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory, the pschychology originating from Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934). Tracing the roots of this theory from Goethe, Hegel and Marx, the author draws out the principles with which Vygotsky developed a theory of the mind in which transcended the problems of mind-body dualism
Andy Blunden presents an immanent critique of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory, the pschychology originating from Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934). Tracing...
Scholarly attempts to explain the development of liberal individualism over the course of modern history have tended to focus on key principles and doctrines. As a correction, this book shows that as capitalism the theories, doctrines and moral precepts comprising liberal individualism change and evolve, while its vital social function is preserved.
Scholarly attempts to explain the development of liberal individualism over the course of modern history have tended to focus on key principles and do...
The world has entered a sustained period of crisis, and in order to understand the forces that created our social world, we need the tools provided by a critical sociology. This volume draws upon the work of contemporary sociologists searching for the roots of our present social and economic problems
The world has entered a sustained period of crisis, and in order to understand the forces that created our social world, we need the tools provided by...
20th-century European Fascism is conventionally described as a fierce assault on liberal politics, culture and economics. Departing from this analysis, Landa highlights the long overlooked critical affinities between the liberal tradition and fascism. Far from being the antithesis of liberalism, fascism, both in its ideology and its practice, was substantially, if dialectically, indebted to liberalism, particularly to its economic variant
20th-century European Fascism is conventionally described as a fierce assault on liberal politics, culture and economics. Departing from this analysis...
