In this new book, Ulrich Beck develops his now widely used concepts of second modernity, risk society and reflexive sociology into a radical new sociological analysis of the cosmopolitan implications of globalization.
"Excites intellectual reflexivity and adds to our repertoire of knowledge, not only about cosmopolitanism but also about our current social, cultural and historical predicament. It is for this (but not only this) reason that we should sit up and listen to what [Beck] has to say." Journal of Sociology
"Beck's contribution to the normative construction of a cosmopolitan vision in the world today inspires hope and confidence in a new era of global political and social relations." Australian Journal of Political Science
"Once again, Ulrich Beck has brought a distinctive perspective to a major social issue. He rightly sees that cosmopolitanism cannot simply be wished into reality but can only be achieved on the basis of confronting basic issues of social inequality. We need to pay attention." Craig Calhoun, New York University
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction: What is `Cosmopolitan' about the Cosmopolitan Vision
Cosmopolitan Realism
Global Sense, Sense of Boundarylessness
The Distinction between Philosophical and Social Scientific Cosmopolitanism
The Truth of Others
On the Cosmopolitan Treatment of Difference - Distinctions, Misunderstandings, Paradoxes
Cosmopolitan Society and its Adversaries
Concretizations, Prospects
The Politics of Politics
On the Dialectic of Cosmopolitanization and Anti-Cosmopolitanization
War is Peace
On Postnational War
Cosmopolitan Europe: Reality and Utopia
Notes
References and Bibliography
Index
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In this new book, Ulrich Beck develops his now widely used concepts of second modernity, risk society and reflexive sociology into a radical new sociological analysis of the cosmopolitan implications of globalization.
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Paperback
English
Polity Press
Apr. 28th, 2006
201
9780745633992
6.04 x 9.05 x 0.52 inches
0745633994
0.71 lbs
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"Excites intellectual reflexivity and adds to our repertoire of knowledge, not only about cosmopolitanism but also about our current social, cultural and historical predicament. It is for this (but not only this) reason that we should sit up and listen to what [Beck] has to say." Journal of Sociology
"Beck's contribution to the normative construction of a cosmopolitan vision in the world today inspires hope and confidence in a new era of global political and social relations." Australian Journal of Political Science
"Once again, Ulrich Beck has brought a distinctive perspective to a major social issue. He rightly sees that cosmopolitanism cannot simply be wished into reality but can only be achieved on the basis of confronting basic issues of social inequality. We need to pay attention." Craig Calhoun, New York University
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction: What is `Cosmopolitan' about the Cosmopolitan Vision
Cosmopolitan Realism
Global Sense, Sense of Boundarylessness
The Distinction between Philosophical and Social Scientific Cosmopolitanism
The Truth of Others
On the Cosmopolitan Treatment of Difference - Distinctions, Misunderstandings, Paradoxes
Cosmopolitan Society and its Adversaries
Concretizations, Prospects
The Politics of Politics
On the Dialectic of Cosmopolitanization and Anti-Cosmopolitanization
War is Peace
On Postnational War
Cosmopolitan Europe: Reality and Utopia
Notes
References and Bibliography
Index
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