Globalization, Knowledge and Society: Readings from International Sociology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803983247 ISBN 13: 9780803983243

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

Globalization, Knowledge and Society addresses the issues involved in the development of sociology as a global discipline and the increasing interpenetration of national traditions, cultures and economies through global change. Classic issues of relativism and universalism are raised in a new context. The related problems of tensions between national sociological traditions and the international discipline are explored. Finally the book considers the transnational process of social change, particularly as exemplified in international actors such as the Green and peace movements.

This innovative volume, drawing on papers from International Sociology, addresses key questions for all those interested either in th

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`The republication of fifteen papers from International Sociology is to be welcomed not least because it is a testimonial to Albrow′s adept editorship of that journal′ - @Contemporary Sociology

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0803983247
• ISBN 13: 9780803983243
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Albrow Martin, King Elizabeth