Understanding Society and Knowledge

Understanding Society and Knowledge argues that knowledge, rather than nature, violence, or power, provides the basis of and driving force behind human action in modern society. It explores the concept of knowledge, the nature of post-industrial societies, and the political challenges of the knowledge society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Understanding Society and Knowledge presents a compelling argument that knowledge, rather than nature, violence, or power, serves as the fundamental basis and driving force behind human action in modern society. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical development of knowledge societies, delving into the concept of knowledge and its role in shaping post-industrial societies. Through a series of chapters, the book examines the genealogy of social scientific theories of modern society, explores the capacity of knowledge as both an action-oriented resource and an intersubjective entity, and examines recent changes in the structure of the material economy.

Concluding the book, the author discusses the political challenges posed by the knowledge society, highlighting the ongoing controversies generated by discoveries in modern knowledge and the corresponding political responses. This enlightening work is a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in economics, political science, sociology, sociological theory, science, and technology studies. It provides a deep understanding of the complex dynamics that shape contemporary society and offers insightful perspectives on the role of knowledge in shaping our world.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802203783