The future of society

Author(s)

• Outhwaite, William

Bibliographic Information

The future of society

William Outhwaite

（Blackwell manifestos）

Blackwell, 2006

• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-167) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This important Manifesto argues that we still need a concept of society in order to make sense of the forces which structure our lives. Written by leading social theorist William Outhwaite Asks if the notion of society is relevant in the twenty-first century Goes to the heart of contemporary social and political debate Examines critiques of the concept of society from neoliberals, postmodernists, and globalization theorists

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. The Origins of 'Society'. Part I: Critiques of Society. 2. Society and the Individual: Neoliberalism, Social Constructionism and Communitarianism. 3. Postmodernism. 4. Globalisation. Part II: Reconstructing Society. 5. Modernity and Society. 6. Towards a Synthesis? Theory and Metatheory. Part III: Implications. 7. Society Lite? Theories of Civil Society. 8. Is There a European Society?. Postscript: A Defensible Concept of 'Society'. Notes. Bibliography. Index

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Details

• NCID: BA75961500
• ISBN:
  • 0631231854
• LCCN: 2005020271
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Malden
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 174 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HM451
  • DC22 : 301/.094
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Postmodernism -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Civilization, Modern -- 21st century -- Philosophy
  • LCSH : Civil society -- Philosophy
  • LCSH : Europe -- Civilization -- 21st century
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA46427710