Bauman, Zygmunt

Liquid Modernity

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ISBN 13:
9780745624105
author:
Bauman, Zygmunt
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
14.99 x 1.78 x 22.61 centimetres
Genre:
Social theory
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.51

Description

Liquid Modernity by Zygmunt Bauman is an examination of how our modern world has shifted from a solid, hardware-focused era to a more fluid, software-based one. This transformation has profound implications for human experience and the way we understand ourselves and our place in the world. Bauman explores five fundamental concepts - emancipation, individuality, time/space, work and community - tracing their evolution over time and how they have changed in meaning. By re-examining these core ideas, Bauman aims to rethink our understanding of human experience and its history. This book is a continuation of Bauman's previous works on globalization and politics, offering a comprehensive analysis of the changing conditions of social and political life.

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