Rosa, Hartmut
Resonance: A Sociology of Our Relationship to the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509519910
- author:
- Rosa, Hartmut
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 4.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The pace of modern life is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Yet, this acceleration does not seem to have brought about greater happiness or contentment. Instead, argues Hartmut Rosa, we need to consider our relationship to the world, or resonance with it. This quality cannot be measured solely by resources, options, and moments of happiness. Rosa explores how humans establish their connection to the world through various domains of activity, from breathing to adopting culturally distinct worldviews. He examines concrete experiences and actions, such as family, politics, work, sports, religion, and art, where we seek resonance in our lives. The logic of escalation that drives modernity is both a cause and consequence of a distorted relationship with the world. This book offers a major new contribution to understanding modernity, shedding light on pressing issues like environmental crises, democratic crises, and psychological distress. By analyzing resonance and its impact on society, Rosa provides a fresh perspective on some of the most significant challenges we face today.
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