The Individual After Modernity: A Sociological Perspective

This book develops an approach to the analysis of human activities and social phenomena that emphasizes the relational and processual character of social phenomena and the importance of a broader cultural and historical context. It questions the view of contemporary society that sees individuals acting in a context in which social bonds are dissolving and unveils the rationale hidden behind the chaos of everyday activities. It examines the changing character of social ties and the intensification of mutual influences among individuals as they seek to address social dilemmas in new contexts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book goes beyond the individualization paradigm in sociological theory and offers a comprehensive approach to analyzing human activities and the social phenomena they produce. By focusing on the processes that foster coordinated behaviors among individuals, it seeks to understand the relational and processual nature of social phenomena. The author challenges the notion of contemporary society as characterized by the dissolution of social bonds and unveils the underlying rationale behind the chaos of everyday activities. Through an in-depth examination of the enduring significance of cooperation and the emergence of diverse communities, the book explores the evolving nature of social ties. It provides a comprehensive overview of the transformation of social bonds and the intensification of mutual influences among individuals as they navigate social dilemmas in new contexts. The Individual after Modernity is a valuable resource for social scientists interested in social theory, offering insights into the complex dynamics of human behavior and society.

Moving beyond the individualization paradigm in sociological theory, this book develops an approach to the analysis of human activities and the social phenomena produced by them that centres on the processes that generate coordinated behaviors among individuals. Emphasising the relational and processual character of social phenomena, as well as the importance of a broader cultural and historical context for analysing them, the author questions the view of contemporary society that sees individuals acting in a context in which social bonds are dissolving, and unveils the rationale hidden behind the chaos of everyday activities. Through an analysis of the continued importance of cooperation and the consequent emergence in society of various kinds of communities, this volume examines the changing character of social ties. An overview of transformation of social bonds and the intensification of mutual influences among individuals as they seek to address social dilemmas in new contexts, The Individual after Modernity will appeal to social scientists with interests in social theory.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367614904