{"product_id":"9788494020896","title":"Beaubourg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeaubourg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that combines sociology, fiction, and political thought to narrate the imaginary occupation of the underground levels of the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Albert Meister, a libertarian sociologist, constructs a utopian chronicle that spans fourteen years, beginning with the inauguration of the iconic cultural center in 1976. The reader will discover an experiment in radical self-management, a space of unusual freedom that challenges official definitions of culture and power, eventually spilling over to influence the surrounding reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn December 15, 1976, as the Centre Pompidou is inaugurated as a symbol of institutional culture, a parallel space is occupied: eighty-four floors located beneath the official center. This subterranean territory, dubbed Beaubourg, becomes the stage for a lived utopia. Albert Meister, with his background as a sociologist and scholar of self-managed communities, weaves a detailed chronicle of how the occupants build an alternative system of social, cultural, and political organization. Over the course of fourteen years, this space of freedom expands and influences the society outside, raising essential questions about power, culture, and the capacity for self-organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUtopia and self-management as alternative models of social organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of official cultural institutions and their definition of culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual and collective freedom in spaces of resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSociology of action and social change from the grassroots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between power, urban space, and cultural creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in sociology, anthropology, and critical political thought, especially those seeking fiction with a solid theoretical foundation. Also for those who enjoy utopian and dystopian literature, as well as narratives exploring models of self-managed communities. It is an ideal work for social science students, activists, and anyone curious about alternatives to the established order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on culture as a living practice rather than an institutional imposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exercise in sociological imagination that connects theory and narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the limits and possibilities of self-management and collective freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on a key historical moment, the inauguration of the Centre Pompidou, from an alternative viewpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Meister, Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Enclave de Libros Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Literature and literary studies, modern and contemporary fiction, society and culture, sociology and anthropology, social services and welfare, criminology, politics and government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CASA DE FIERAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 298\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 274 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaubourg is a unique work that transcends conventional genres, combining the rigor of sociological analysis with the freedom of speculative fiction. Albert Meister succeeds in constructing a narrative that not only entertains but invites readers to rethink concepts such as culture, power, and community. His utopian approach, far from being naive, offers a lucid and well-documented critique of contemporary social structures. Recommended for those looking for a read that stimulates critical thinking and political imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENCLAVE DE LIBROS EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405821305179,"sku":"9788494020896","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849402089.jpg?v=1781832486","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494020896","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}