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Routledge - The Anxiety of Ascent: Middle-Class Narratives

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Explore a profound re-evaluation of cultural decline in The Anxiety of Ascent: Middle-Class Narratives in Germany and America. This scholarly work examines the legacy of Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, looking at how Western modernity changed the landscape of human belief. For many sociologists, the modern West is defined by a growing disenchantment. While material achievements have reached unparalleled levels, this book investigates the resulting crisis of meaning. It looks at how the values that once provided structure and purpose to life have shifted, leaving society to face difficult questions about authority and meaning. This text is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in how societal shifts affect the individual experience. By comparing German and American narratives, the book provides a deep look into the cultural forces that shape our modern world and the search for answers in an era of rapid change.

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Examines the concept of cultural decline following the theories of Max Weber and influential sociologists.

Analyzes the tension between massive material progress and the loss of traditional societal structure.

Provides a comparative study of middle-class narratives within both Germany and America.

Explores the phenomenon of disenchantment in Western modernity and its impact on human values.

Investigates the crisis of meaning that arises when traditional authoritative answers are lost.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138577294
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 August 2018
Listed Since: 08 December 2017

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