Late modernity, individualization and socialism an associational critique of neoliberalism
Introduction : the (in)compatibility of socialism and late modernityTheoretical background -- 1. The political sociology of late modernity : political individualization -- 2. Libertarian socialism : the genesis of an idea -- Reconciling late modernity and libertarian socialism -- 3. No choice but to...
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Basingstroke
Palgrave Macmillan
2013
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Introduction : the (in)compatibility of socialism and late modernityTheoretical background -- 1. The political sociology of late modernity : political individualization -- 2. Libertarian socialism : the genesis of an idea -- Reconciling late modernity and libertarian socialism -- 3. No choice but to choose : the increased politicization of everyday life -- 4. Privatization without pluralism : the late modern state -- 5. Responsibility without power : neoliberalism and economic democracy -- 6. Signs of the alternative : late modern activism and associationalism -- Conclusion : political sociology, critique and alternatives in late modernity. Around the world, the aftershocks of an economic crisis brought on by neoliberal economics and aided by the austerity measures of governments continue to be felt. Yet, we are told that there is simply no alternative; that our current form of capitalism is here to stay This book sets out to challenge this statement by arguing that the long-neglected theory of libertarian socialism can help us understand more fully the problems of our late modern society, as well as offering a plausible and attractive alternative. Matt Dawson draws upon classical and contemporary sociology to argue that individualization and late modernity are best realised in the associational forms advocated by theorists such as Èmile Durkheim through discussing themes such as: everyday life, the state, economic democracy and social movements. Dawson encourages the reader to think anew about our contemporary concern with individualization, and how this is realised politically Around the world, the aftershocks of an economic crisis brought on by neoliberal economics and aided by the austerity measures of governments continue to be felt. Yet, we are told that there is simply no alternative; that our current form of capitalism is here to stay This book sets out to challenge this statement by arguing that the long-neglected theory of libertarian socialism can help us understand more fully the problems of our late modern society, as well as offering a plausible and attractive alternative. Matt Dawson draws upon classical and contemporary sociology to argue that individualization and late modernity are best realised in the associational forms advocated by theorists such as Èmile Durkheim through discussing themes such as: everyday life, the state, economic democracy and social movements. Dawson encourages the reader to think anew about our contemporary concern with individualization, and how this is realised politically |
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| Beschreibung: | 222 S. 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781137003416 978-1-137-00341-6 |