The Detective of Modernity: Essays on the Work of David Frisby

This book explores David Frisby's sociological theory and interdisciplinary approach to interpreting modern metropolitan society and culture. It highlights his legacy as a social researcher, emphasizing the role of the researcher as a collector, reader, observer, detective, and archivist of phenomena and ideas. Contributions from sociologists, cultural theorists, historians, urban geographers, designers, and architectural historians and theorists engage with Frisby's profound legacy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound and intricate thought of renowned sociologist David Frisby, a luminary of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It serves as a tribute to his exceptional contributions to the field, highlighting his unique social theory and emphasizing his interdisciplinary approach to the critical interpretation of modern metropolitan society and culture. Through meticulous exploration, it sheds light on Frisby's enduring legacy, emphasizing his role as a diligent collector, avid reader, keen observer, astute detective, and archivist of the phenomena and ideas that define the modern metropolis as a complex society.

Contributions from a diverse array of sociologists, cultural theorists, historians of the city, urban geographers, designers, and architectural historians and theorists enrich this comprehensive engagement with Frisby's profound legacy in social and cultural theory. The Detective of Modernity emerges as a testament to the enduring impact of Frisby's ideas, resonating with scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.

This captivating book delves into the profound and intricate thought of renowned sociologist David Frisby, a luminary of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It serves as a tribute to his exceptional contributions to the field, highlighting his unique social theory and emphasizing his interdisciplinary approach to the critical interpretation of modern metropolitan society and culture. Through meticulous exploration, it sheds light on Frisby's enduring legacy, emphasizing his role as a diligent collector, avid reader, keen observer, astute detective, and archivist of the phenomena and ideas that define the modern metropolis as a complex society.

Contributions from a diverse array of sociologists, cultural theorists, historians of the city, urban geographers, designers, and architectural historians and theorists enrich this comprehensive engagement with Frisby's profound legacy in social and cultural theory. The Detective of Modernity emerges as a testament to the enduring impact of Frisby's ideas, resonating with scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367680268