Reckwitz, Andreas

Society of Singularities

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ISBN 13:: 9781509534227
author:: Reckwitz, Andreas
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 23.1 x 16.1 x 3.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction,Social Sciences, Sociology,
Condition:: New
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The Society of Singularities by Andreas Reckwitz explores how contemporary societies value uniqueness and individuality. In contrast to industrial societies, which prioritized standardization, late modernity emphasizes exceptionalism, valuing authenticity and emotional resonance over the general. This shift has profound social consequences, including increased inequality, job polarization, and the rise of populist nationalism. The book examines the causes and effects of this phenomenon, tracing it back to the transformation from industrial to cultural capitalism and the impact of digital technologies. Reckwitz offers a new perspective on how modern societies have changed in recent decades, shedding light on the forces shaping our world today.

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