Sennett, Richard
The Fall of Public Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141007571
- author:
- Sennett, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Social history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Richard Sennett's The Fall of Public Man examines the growing imbalance between private and public experience. He explores how this shift affects our connection to communities and asks what can bring us back together. Sennett traces the changing nature of urban society from the eighteenth century to the present day, discussing the causes of social withdrawal in recent decades. His study provides a fascinating perspective on the relationship between public life and the cult of the individual. A landmark work that offers insights into modern civilization, The Fall of Public Man is a thought-provoking analysis of our contemporary urban scene.
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