Description
LATE MODERNITY IN CRISIS
Book Summary
Andreas Reckwitz and Hartmut Rosa, two of the most influential sociologists in contemporary Germany, engage in an exceptional dialogue to diagnose the pathologies of our era. This book offers a novel critical theory that addresses the multidimensional crisis of late modernity: life acceleration, social alienation, and disconnection from the environment. Through their respective theoretical conceptions, the authors explore the dynamics of contemporary society and propose alternative horizons to overcome stagnation. An essential work for understanding the challenges of our time and reflecting on new ways of relating to the world and to others.
What is it about?
The work is structured as a profound dialogue between two complementary perspectives. Andreas Reckwitz presents his theory of practice and analyzes the mechanisms that define late-modern society, characterized by a logic of constant acceleration and optimization. For his part, Hartmut Rosa develops his original "sociology of world-relations," identifying alienation as a central pathology and proposing "resonance" as a way to reconnect with the social and natural environment. Together, they diagnose the stagnation of a frantic and disconnected life, and outline an alternative social horizon that aims to overcome the current ecological, political, and existential crises.
Main themes
- Critical diagnosis of late modernity and its multidimensional crises.
- Theory of practice and analysis of contemporary social mechanisms.
- Sociology of world-relations and the concept of alienation.
- Proposal of resonance as a therapy to overcome social pathologies.
- Search for alternative horizons for social organization and connection with the environment.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in sociology, political philosophy, and the social sciences, as well as readers interested in contemporary critical theory. It will also be of great value to those who seek to understand the roots of the ecological crisis, life dissatisfaction, and social acceleration, and who wish to explore rigorous theoretical frameworks to think about alternatives to the current model of life.
What this book offers
- An updated and rigorous analysis of the social pathologies of late modernity.
- The contrast and synthesis of two of the most relevant sociological theories in the current German landscape.
- Conceptual tools to understand alienation, acceleration, and disconnection in daily life.
- An original proposal of "resonance" as a way to reconfigure our relationship with the world.
- An accessible and dialogical style that facilitates the understanding of complex theoretical concepts.
Technical specifications
- Author: Reckwitz; Rosa
- Publisher: Nuevos Emprendimientos Editoriales S L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Sociology
- Collection: Huellas y Señales
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2022
- Number of pages: 304
- Weight: 412 g
Editorial review
This work represents a significant contribution to contemporary sociological thought. The dialogue between Reckwitz and Rosa not only offers an accurate diagnosis of current crises, but also opens paths for critical reflection and the imagination of alternative futures. Its rigorous yet accessible approach makes it essential reading for those who wish to delve into the most current debates on the modern condition and its challenges.