Wagner, Peter

Modernity

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ISBN 13:
9780745652917
author:
Wagner, Peter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
21.5 x 14.3 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.56

Description

This concise analysis of modernity explores its Western origins and the ways in which it has evolved over time. Peter Wagner examines how modernity's core values, such as freedom and reason, have shaped contemporary institutions like capitalism and democracy.

Wagner also considers the diversity of modern forms of socio-political organisation, questioning whether our concept of progress is tied to a specific model or if different societies can develop their own paths forward. He argues for a more nuanced understanding of modernity that takes into account its global context.

This thought-provoking book invites readers to rethink their assumptions about the nature of modern society and its future trajectory.

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