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OverviewThis book argues for the centrality of Georg Simmel's social theory to the relational and processual emphases that are often considered as much more recent developments in social theory. Situating Simmel's work in particular with respect to New Vitalism and Bruno Latour's work, the book shows that Simmel has still an enormous amount to contribute. Full Product DetailsAuthor: O. PyyhtinenPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.410kg ISBN: 9780230236172ISBN 10: 0230236170 Pages: 211 Publication Date: 17 September 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntrodction The Social in Social Theory? Relationality, Life and Philosophy Event Dynamics Excluded Thirds, Included: On Being-With Relations and Circulating Objects Individuality and the Outside of Relations Conclusion: Simmel and Contemporary Social TheoryReviews'This is an original work, one that stimulates further reflection on the social as a crucial concept in both sociology and philosophy. Pyyhtinen has certainly brought the social alive for a contemporary audience.' - David Frisby, Professor of Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK Author InformationOLLI PYYHTINEN teaches sociology at the University of Turku, Finland. His research interests include social theory, process thinking, object-oriented sociology, collectivity, and art. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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