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OverviewHabermas is a hugely influential thinker, yet his writing can be dense and inaccessible. This critical introduction offers undergraduates a clear way into Habermass concept of the public sphere and its relevance to contemporary society. Luke Goodes lively account also sheds new light on the public sphere debate that will interest readers already familiar with Habermass work. For Habermas, the 'public sphere' was a social forum that allowed people to debate -- whether it was the town hall or the coffee house, maintaining a space for public debate was an essential part of democracy. Habermass controversial work examines the erosion of these spaces within consumer society and calls for new thinking about democracy today. Drawing on Habermass early and more recent writings, this book examines the public sphere in its full complexity, outlining its relevance to todays media and culture. It will be of interest to students and scholars in a range of disciplines across the social sciences and humanities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Luke GoodePublisher: Pluto Press (UK) Imprint: Pluto Press (UK) ISBN: 9786611725501ISBN 10: 6611725504 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 20 October 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |