A Sociology Of Modernity: Liberty And Discipline
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings,Previous owner
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At the crossroads of freedom and control lies the turbulent story of modern society — a paradox that Peter Wagner masterfully dissects in A Sociology of Modernity: Liberty and Discipline. Wagner chronicles the historical trajectory of modernity, arguing that the Western world's pursuit of individual liberty has always existed in an uneasy tension with the bureaucratic, disciplinary structures that emerged to govern and regulate social life. Set against the sweeping backdrop of post-Enlightenment Europe and its global reverberations, the work presents a rigorous sociological framework that challenges simplistic narratives of progress and emancipation. Wagner's scholarship draws on a rich tradition of social theory — from Marx and Weber to Foucault — synthesizing these intellectual lineages into a compelling and original account of how modern institutions both liberate and constrain. His analytical prose is precise yet accessible, making this an indispensable text for students and scholars of sociology, political theory, and modern history alike. By interrogating the very foundations upon which contemporary societies are built, Wagner leaves the reader to confront an unsettling question: in the age of modernity, are we truly free, or merely disciplined to believe that we are?
Author: Peter Wagner
Format: Paperback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings,Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of freedom and control lies the turbulent story of modern society — a paradox that Peter Wagner masterfully dissects in A Sociology of Modernity: Liberty and Discipline. Wagner chronicles the historical trajectory of modernity, arguing that the Western world's pursuit of individual liberty has always existed in an uneasy tension with the bureaucratic, disciplinary structures that emerged to govern and regulate social life. Set against the sweeping backdrop of post-Enlightenment Europe and its global reverberations, the work presents a rigorous sociological framework that challenges simplistic narratives of progress and emancipation. Wagner's scholarship draws on a rich tradition of social theory — from Marx and Weber to Foucault — synthesizing these intellectual lineages into a compelling and original account of how modern institutions both liberate and constrain. His analytical prose is precise yet accessible, making this an indispensable text for students and scholars of sociology, political theory, and modern history alike. By interrogating the very foundations upon which contemporary societies are built, Wagner leaves the reader to confront an unsettling question: in the age of modernity, are we truly free, or merely disciplined to believe that we are?