ISBN:
9789048510528
,
904851052X
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (244 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Solidarity and identity
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Beer, Paul de, 1957- Sticking together or falling apart
DDC:
303.482
Keywords:
Globalization Social aspects
;
Globalization Social aspects
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology ; General
;
Globalization ; Social aspects
;
Society and social sciences
;
Sociology and anthropology
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Globalization
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Electronic books
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
"This book examines, both theoretically and empirically, the impact of globalization and individualization on social solidarity. It focuses both on informal solidarity, such as volunteering, charitable giving, and informal care, and on formal solidarity, such as social benefits and development aid. It challenges the common belief that social solidarity is endangered by the increasing competition and capital flows between countries and by growing selfishness of modern citizens. The book scrutinizes the theoretical arguments that both informal solidarity and social solidarity organized through the welfare state are eroding. Empirically, it is the first thorough study of international comparative data on solidarity, globalization and individualization. The book concludes that, overall, solidarity is rising rather than declining. The impact of globalization and individualization is much more ambiguous than is often contended. While particular aspects of globalization and individualization might harm solidarity, other elements foster solidarity instead."--Publisher's description
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-240) and index. - Description based on print version record
URL:
https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-271094
