ISBN:
9789004190306
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Brill eBook titles 2011
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.2
Keywords:
Alienation (Social psychology)
;
Democracy Social aspects
;
Political sociology
Abstract:
Preliminary Material /J. Braun -- Introduction /J. Braun -- Chapter 1. Values From A Pragmatic Perspective /J. Braun -- Chapter 2. Alienation: The Short Version /J. Braun -- Chapter 3. Prospects For Democracy: Individualism/Collectivism As Sources Of Association/Community /J. Braun -- Chapter 4. Character And Civil Society /J. Braun -- Chapter 5. Ethics For An Impersonal Age /J. Braun -- Chapter 6. The Place Of Optimism In American Life /J. Braun -- Chapter 7. The Rationality Of Psychological Fulfillment In Adolescents’ Lives: The Production Of Personal Relationships And Self-Identity /J. Braun -- Chapter 8. Nihilism: East And West /J. Braun -- Chapter 9. Making Friends In The Non-Western World /J. Braun -- Chapter 10. Aspects Of Hysteria In America, Brazil, Germany, And Africa /J. Braun -- Chapter 11. Figurehead Politicians And Democracy /J. Braun -- Chapter 12. Social Engineering And Public Relations Stunts /J. Braun -- Chapter 13. Liberalism At The Crossroads /J. Braun -- Chapter 14. What Does The Working Class Really Want? /J. Braun -- Chapter 15. Foolish Ritualism And Democracy /J. Braun -- Chapter 16. The Place Of Law In A Democracy /J. Braun -- Chapter 17. The “Star” System In America /J. Braun -- Chapter 18. What Is Happiness? The Loss Of Human Nature In Psychiatry /J. Braun -- Chapter 19. The Lowering Of Professional Standards In America /J. Braun -- Chapter 20. Liberal And Authoritarian Versions Of Democracy /J. Braun -- Chapter 21. Culture And Civil Society /J. Braun -- Chapter 22. Democracy And Civil Society /J. Braun -- Chapter 23. The Ecological Society /J. Braun -- Chapter 24. Plutocracy And The Labor Movement /J. Braun -- Chapter 25. Industrial Democracy For The 21st Century /J. Braun -- Chapter 26. The Great Weakness Of American Government /J. Braun -- Chapter 27. Modern And Postmodern Views Of Democracy /J. Braun -- Chapter 28. Nation-Building And Social Solidarity /J. Braun -- Chapter 29. Reason And Morality In Community: Some Conclusions /J. Braun -- Bibliography /J. Braun -- Index /J. Braun.
Abstract:
Jerome Braun, known for his writings in interdisciplinary social science, in this book provides a concrete reference for such abstract issues of social theory as democracy from a cross-cultural perspective, alienation in modern society, and the relation between social cohesiveness and political democracy. This book also includes a great deal of writing on practical issues ranging from nihilism to figurehead politicians to working-class life. In the summary section it deals with the kinds of things critical theorists like to comment on, but rarely with so much practical insight
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [387]-391) and index
DOI:
10.1163/ej.9789004190276.i-398
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