Bauman, Zygmunt
Liquid Times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745639871
- author:
- Bauman, Zygmunt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 13.46 x 1.02 x 18.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Sociology, Social Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Liquid Times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty by Zygmunt Bauman In the modern world, traditional social forms and institutions are struggling to keep pace with the rapid changes that surround us. As a result, individuals are faced with a new and unprecedented set of challenges in organising their lives. With the concept of a stable career and long-term life plans becoming increasingly elusive, people must adapt to a world of short-term projects and episodes that don't fit into a traditional sequence. This means that individuals must be flexible and adaptable, constantly ready to change direction and abandon commitments without regret. In this uncertain world, the ability to act, plan, and calculate the potential outcomes of one's actions is crucial. Zygmunt Bauman's thought-provoking exploration of the sources of this endemic uncertainty provides a unique insight into the nature of modern life. Bauman's work offers a concise and accessible introduction to his original account of life in liquid modern times, making this book an ideal starting point for anyone looking to understand the challenges and opportunities of our contemporary world.
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