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Explore the profound insights of 'Society Under Siege,' a groundbreaking examination of contemporary social dynamics and life politics. In this compelling 264-page book, distinguished author Zygmunt Bauman delves into the complexities of globalization and societal transformation. This essential read for anyone interested in social sciences highlights how the traditional concepts of sovereignty and power are becoming increasingly detached from the nation-state model. Bauman's thought-provoking analysis sheds light on the emerging global arena, challenging readers to confront the implications of a rapidly changing world for the 21st century.
The first segment of the book tackles the influence of globalization, illustrating that there is no longer an 'outside' to retreat to amidst the chaos of modern society. With the evolution from territorial wars to new forms of conflict, Bauman poses critical questions about our future. The second part of the text dives into the fertile grounds where life politics have emerged and explores how we can harness our inherent diversity into a robust human solidarity.
Whether you are a student of sociology, a dedicated researcher in social sciences, or simply someone seeking to understand the undercurrents of modern life, 'Society Under Siege' is an indispensable resource. Embrace the knowledge that lies within these pages!
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745629858
Year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 264
Description:
Society is under siege ? under attack on two fronts: from the
global frontier-land where old structures and rules do not hold and
new ones are slow to take shape, and from the fluid, undefined
domain of life politics. The space between these two fronts, until
recently ruled by the sovereign nation-state and identified by
social scientists as ?society' is ever more difficult to
conceive of as a self-enclosed entity. And this confronts the
established wisdom of the social sciences with a new challenge:
sovereignty and power are becoming separated from the politics of
the territorial nation-state but are not becoming institutionalized
in a new space. What are the consequences of this profound
transformation of social life? What kind of world will it create
for the twenty-first century?
This remarkable book ? by one of the most original social
thinkers writing today ? attempts to trace this
transformation and to assess its consequences for the life
conditions of ordinary individuals. The first part of the book is
devoted to the new global arena in which, thanks to the powerful
forces of globalization, there is no 'outside', no secluded place
to which one can retreat and hide away, and where the territorial
wars of the past have given way to a new breed of 'reconnaissance
wars'. The second part deals with settings in which life politics
has taken hold and flourished. Bauman argues that the great
challenge facing us today is whether we can find new ways to
reforge the human diversity that is our fate into the vocation of
human solidarity.
The first segment of the book tackles the influence of globalization, illustrating that there is no longer an 'outside' to retreat to amidst the chaos of modern society. With the evolution from territorial wars to new forms of conflict, Bauman poses critical questions about our future. The second part of the text dives into the fertile grounds where life politics have emerged and explores how we can harness our inherent diversity into a robust human solidarity.
Whether you are a student of sociology, a dedicated researcher in social sciences, or simply someone seeking to understand the undercurrents of modern life, 'Society Under Siege' is an indispensable resource. Embrace the knowledge that lies within these pages!
Shipping Information: Free shipping for this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745629858
Year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 264
Description:
Society is under siege ? under attack on two fronts: from the
global frontier-land where old structures and rules do not hold and
new ones are slow to take shape, and from the fluid, undefined
domain of life politics. The space between these two fronts, until
recently ruled by the sovereign nation-state and identified by
social scientists as ?society' is ever more difficult to
conceive of as a self-enclosed entity. And this confronts the
established wisdom of the social sciences with a new challenge:
sovereignty and power are becoming separated from the politics of
the territorial nation-state but are not becoming institutionalized
in a new space. What are the consequences of this profound
transformation of social life? What kind of world will it create
for the twenty-first century?
This remarkable book ? by one of the most original social
thinkers writing today ? attempts to trace this
transformation and to assess its consequences for the life
conditions of ordinary individuals. The first part of the book is
devoted to the new global arena in which, thanks to the powerful
forces of globalization, there is no 'outside', no secluded place
to which one can retreat and hide away, and where the territorial
wars of the past have given way to a new breed of 'reconnaissance
wars'. The second part deals with settings in which life politics
has taken hold and flourished. Bauman argues that the great
challenge facing us today is whether we can find new ways to
reforge the human diversity that is our fate into the vocation of
human solidarity.