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Routledge The Sociology of Knowledge in a Time of Crisis

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In an era where social dynamics move faster than human thought, understanding the relationship between theory and reality is more important than ever. This volume from the Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought examines the current gap between rapid social change and our ability to process it through theoretical frameworks. Historically, social theory has functioned as a tool to detect faults in dominant social patterns, helping to foresee crises and map out new social models. By adopting a dialectical perspective, theory has traditionally maintained a dynamic equilibrium during periods of modernity. However, the current crisis presents a unique challenge: the social implications are intensified by a lack of alternative views. This book addresses the tragedy of the modern crisis by exploring how the absence of diverse perspectives complicates our response to social shifts. It provides a deep look into how social theory can once again serve as a way to find exit routes from systemic instability. For students and scholars of anthropology and sociology, this work offers a necessary examination of how thought can catch up to a rapidly changing world.

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Part of the Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series for academic depth.

Explores the dialectical relationship between social theory and reality.

Analyzes the gap between the speed of social dynamics and the speed of human thought.

Examines how social theory can help identify faults in dominant social patterns.

Provides a perspective on finding exit routes during periods of social crisis.

Addresses the lack of alternative views in current social and political discourse.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415720362
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 July 2014
Listed Since: 22 May 2013

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