Bauman, Zygmunt
The Individualized Society
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745625072
- author:
- Bauman, Zygmunt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Social theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Individualized Society by Zygmunt Bauman explores how our troubles and fears often lead to ineffective action. Instead of addressing the root causes of our discomforts, we tend to blame ourselves for our difficulties. This new book by Zygmunt Bauman offers a fresh perspective on sociology, highlighting the complex dependencies that shape our individual decisions and actions. Bauman argues that sociology can help us understand the processes that have shaped modern society, where individualization has become a dominant force. By examining these deeper causes, we can better address our shared anxieties collectively, rather than individually. This book will be of interest to students of sociology, politics, and the social sciences, as well as readers interested in the changing nature of our social and political life. Bauman's work provides a nuanced understanding of how individualization affects us, and how it can be tackled through collective action.
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