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OverviewThe important theories of Pierre Bourdieu and Alain Touraine, discussed in this book, seek to explain and resolve the 'crisis of democracy'. They start from a critique of structural inequality in political, economic and social fields - so much in contrast to democratic principles. But their theoretical perspectives and social conclusions diverge. Bourdieu insists on the radical overthrow of dominant institutions and their control of knowledge ('symbolic power'). Touraine advocates reformist cooperation as well as contestation between social movements and political institutions. Their different approaches provide compelling insights into the 'democratic deficit' of modern society, that is, inability to overcome the widespread discrimination affecting women, the weaknesses of the environmental movement, persisting educational inequalities and the precarious nature of work in a global economy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. Girling , J L S GirlingPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004 Weight: 0.237kg ISBN: 9781349516872ISBN 10: 1349516872 Pages: 171 Publication Date: 01 January 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Social Critique: Discrimination and Inequality Touraine and Bourdieu: Two Perspectives Social Change: Radicalism or Reform Rights of Women: A Case Study Conclusion Appendix: Structure/Action Theories of Alain Bourdieu, Touraine, Giddens and Archer: A ComparisonReviewsAuthor InformationJOHN GIRLING is a Researcher at the Australian National University and has written on Southeast Asia (especially Thailand), revolution and insurgency, U.S. foreign policy towards the Third World, corruption in theory and practice, political myths and French politics and society. He has been awarded fellowships in Singapore and at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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