Social Love and the Critical Potential of People: When the Social Reality Challenges the Sociological Imagination

This book explores the concept of social love as a form of criticism by people in everyday life, offering theoretical and empirical reflections on its role in interpreting and intervening in social problems such as climate change, poverty, xenophobia, and the (post-)Covid crisis. It emphasizes the importance of love in promoting solidarity and recognition in plural and unequal societies and provides overviews on key questions and studies on current issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the concept of social love, presenting it as a vibrant and ever-flowing river that has traversed the history of sociology. It reevaluates social love as a form of critique by ordinary individuals, shedding light on its significance in our daily lives. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this book offers a rich tapestry of theoretical and empirical insights into social love. It reveals that love is not merely a personal emotion but a powerful tool for understanding and addressing pressing social issues such as climate change, poverty, xenophobia, and the (post-)Covid crisis. It recognizes individuals as active agents of social change, empowering them to contribute to positive transformations in society.

The book explores the idea of love as a fundamental element in fostering solidarity and recognition within today's diverse and unequal societies. Through empirical research conducted using qualitative and quantitative methods, particularly in Europe and Latin America, the book delves into the social dimension of love. It provides comprehensive overviews of key questions and studies on current topics, making it an invaluable reference and resource for researchers, students, social workers, and professionals in social sciences, social philosophy, anthropology, social psychology, sociology of emotions, and postmodern literature.

By unraveling the complexities of social love, this book offers a fresh perspective on our relationships and the role of love in shaping our world. It encourages us to embrace love as a catalyst for social change, recognizing its power to bridge divides, promote empathy, and create a more inclusive and compassionate society. As we navigate the challenges of our time, let us be guided by the transformative force of social love and work together to build a brighter future for all.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032107820