{"product_id":"9788416737703","title":"Remedy for acceleration","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Remedy for Acceleration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world obsessed with speed and constant growth, Hartmut Rosa, one of the most influential contemporary sociologists, offers a lucid and profound diagnosis of social acceleration. This short yet incisive essay, in the tradition of the Frankfurt School, explores how the capitalist logic of \"faster and faster\" generates feelings of vertigo, alienation, and disconnection from ourselves and others. Faced with this landscape, Rosa not only identifies the problem but also outlines a \"remedy\" based on resonance as a way of life, a proposal to reclaim time and authentic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartmut Rosa analyzes acceleration as a central phenomenon of late modernity, where time becomes a scarce resource and speed becomes a social imperative. The author breaks down how this dynamic affects our relationships, our politics, and our ability to experience the world. The work proposes the concept of \"resonance\" as an antidote: a way of relating to the world based on connection, listening, and mutual transformation, as opposed to the logic of alienation and exhaustion. Through a rigorous and accessible analysis, Rosa invites us to rethink our priorities and seek a balance between the accelerating dynamic and the human need to pause and resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial acceleration and its consequences on daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of growth and speed as cardinal values of modern capitalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlienation and disconnection in contemporary societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of \"resonance\" as an alternative to acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between time, experience, and freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in sociology, political philosophy, and contemporary critical thought. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the causes of unease and exhaustion in modern life, as well as for those who wish to explore alternatives to the frenetic pace imposed by today's society. It is also of great value to students and professionals in the social sciences, as well as anyone who feels the need to reflect on time, speed, and the meaning of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and well-founded diagnosis of social acceleration and its effects on subjectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible introduction to the thought of Hartmut Rosa, a successor to the Frankfurt School.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of \"resonance\" as a tool for rethinking our relationship with the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and hopeful proposal in the face of contemporary exhaustion and alienation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the relationship between capitalism, time, and experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Hartmut Rosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ned Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Sociology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Huellas y Señales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief essay condenses with clarity and depth the key ideas of Hartmut Rosa on social acceleration, offering a lucid critique and a thought-provoking proposal. His approach, heir to the Frankfurt critical tradition, connects with current concerns about the pace of life, alienation, and the search for meaning. It is a highly recommended read for anyone who desires a rigorous and accessible reflection on one of the great challenges of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NED EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407584420187,"sku":"9788416737703","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841673770.jpg?v=1781857022","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416737703","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}