ISBN:
9781137435804
Language:
English
Pages:
X, 100 S.
,
graph. Darst.
Series Statement:
Palgrave Pivot
Parallel Title:
Online-Ausg. Schmidt, Volker H. Global modernity
DDC:
303.01
Keywords:
Globalization
;
Civilization, Modern 21st century
;
Modernisierung
Abstract:
This study introduces and systematizes the concept of global modernity as a paradigm for the analysis of the contemporary era. Building on Parson's distinction between social, cultural, personal and organismic systems, it presents a four-dimensional scheme that aims to identify modernity's key structural components. Each dimension is explored in turn, highlighting different aspects of the modern condition. While focusing on universal features, the scheme leaves ample room for capturing cross-regional diversity. The book's key argument is that we have entered a new phase of global, polycentric modernity which brings to a close several centuries of Western world domination and gives rise to a new world order. -- Publisher description
Abstract:
Phases of modernity -- Epistemological and methodological challenges -- A four-dimensional scheme of modernization. Modernization of social systems: Society, Organizations, Interactions ; Modernization of culture ; Modernization of the person ; Modernization of the organism -- Global modernization in context -- Two aspects of polycentric modernity
Note:
Literaturverz. S. 83 - 98
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