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A Theory of Catastrophe
Taschenbuch von Bryan S. Turner
Sprache: Englisch

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Sociology has developed theories of social change in the fields of evolution, conflict and modernization, viewing modern society as essentially unstable and conflict driven. However, it has not seriously studied catastrophe. A Theory of Catastrophe develops a sociology of catastrophes, comparing natural, social and political causes and consequences, and the social theories that might offer explanations.

A catastrophe is a general and systematic breakdown of social and political institutions resulting, among other things, in what we could call a catastrophe consciousness.

The Greek ¿cata-strophe¿ formed the conclusion to a dramatic sequence of strophes. The cata-strophe was the final act of a drama, namely its denouement. Catastrophic denouements are without hope: genocides, military occupations, plagues, famines and earthquakes. A Theory of Catastrophe analyzes Pompeii, the Black Death, colonial genocide in North America, WWI and the Spanish Flu, and Nazi Germany and finally this century: terrorism, new wars, climate change and pandemics.

As a study of sociological theory, Bryan Turner discusses Spengler¿s Decline of the West, Marxism as a theory of catastrophic capitalism, messianic movements, Weber on modernity, and risk society. He concludes by comparing optimism and pessimism, and the idea of inter-generational justice.
Sociology has developed theories of social change in the fields of evolution, conflict and modernization, viewing modern society as essentially unstable and conflict driven. However, it has not seriously studied catastrophe. A Theory of Catastrophe develops a sociology of catastrophes, comparing natural, social and political causes and consequences, and the social theories that might offer explanations.

A catastrophe is a general and systematic breakdown of social and political institutions resulting, among other things, in what we could call a catastrophe consciousness.

The Greek ¿cata-strophe¿ formed the conclusion to a dramatic sequence of strophes. The cata-strophe was the final act of a drama, namely its denouement. Catastrophic denouements are without hope: genocides, military occupations, plagues, famines and earthquakes. A Theory of Catastrophe analyzes Pompeii, the Black Death, colonial genocide in North America, WWI and the Spanish Flu, and Nazi Germany and finally this century: terrorism, new wars, climate change and pandemics.

As a study of sociological theory, Bryan Turner discusses Spengler¿s Decline of the West, Marxism as a theory of catastrophic capitalism, messianic movements, Weber on modernity, and risk society. He concludes by comparing optimism and pessimism, and the idea of inter-generational justice.
Über den Autor
Professor Turner is one of the world's leading sociologists and author of over 30 books. His research interests include globalisation and religion, religious conflict and the modern state, human rights and religion. He has received several honorary degrees recognising his contributions to Sociology.
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Politikwissenschaften, Recht, Sozialwissenschaften, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: V
153 S.
ISBN-13: 9783111622521
ISBN-10: 3111622525
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Turner, Bryan S.
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: De Gruyter
de Gruyter, Walter, GmbH
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, D-10785 Berlin, productsafety@degruyterbrill.com
Maße: 230 x 155 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Bryan S. Turner
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.11.2024
Gewicht: 0,248 kg
Artikel-ID: 129919915
Über den Autor
Professor Turner is one of the world's leading sociologists and author of over 30 books. His research interests include globalisation and religion, religious conflict and the modern state, human rights and religion. He has received several honorary degrees recognising his contributions to Sociology.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Politikwissenschaften, Recht, Sozialwissenschaften, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: V
153 S.
ISBN-13: 9783111622521
ISBN-10: 3111622525
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Turner, Bryan S.
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: De Gruyter
de Gruyter, Walter, GmbH
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, D-10785 Berlin, productsafety@degruyterbrill.com
Maße: 230 x 155 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Bryan S. Turner
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.11.2024
Gewicht: 0,248 kg
Artikel-ID: 129919915
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