Theorizing Society in a Global Context

Using Europe as an example, this book readdresses and updates the concept of 'society', exploring society in the context of both globalization and conflict theory to develop a new theory of society for our times.

Auteur
ANNE SOPHIE KROSSA holds a Chair in Sociological Theory at the University of Siegen, Germany and was previously Lecturer at Lancaster University, UK. Her previous publication include Europe in a Global Context and European Cosmpolitanism in Question (co-edited with Roland Robertson).

Résumé
Using Europe as an example, this book readdresses and updates the concept of 'society', exploring society in the context of both globalization and conflict theory to develop a new theory of society for our times.

Contenu
Preface Introduction PART I: CONCEPTS AND FRAMEWORKS Theory and Concepts Globalisation Europe PART II: RELATION HOMOGENEITY/HETEROGENEITY Focus Homogeneity Focus Heterogeneity The Relation of Homogeneity and Heterogeneity PART THREE: COUNTERPROPOSAL: CONCEPTUAL BUILDING BLOCKS Theory: Society and Conflict Europe: Application and Discussion Conclusion