Blackshaw, Tony
Zygmunt Bauman
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415355049
- author:
- Blackshaw, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Zygmunt Bauman: A Concise Introduction to His Sociological Project This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to Zygmunt Bauman's sociological project, tracing his development from major influences to key conceptual hinges. It explores the persistent themes in his work, including individualization, freedom, identity, community, social control, consumption, and waste. Bauman's ideas have had a significant impact on various fields beyond sociology, influencing criminology, political theory, cultural studies, leisure studies, and social policy. This concise introduction assumes no prior familiarity with Bauman's work, making it an ideal resource for those seeking to understand his key concepts. With pedagogical features such as boxed sections, chapter summaries, and links to further reading, this book offers a well-written guide to Bauman's thought-provoking ideas.