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The Drama of Social LifeExplore the transformative insights of 'The Drama of Social Life' by Jeffrey Alexander. This influential book delves into cultural sociology and cultural pragmatics, emphasizing their critical role in navigating the complexities of contemporary social dynamics. Perfect for students and scholars alike, this essential text offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of society and culture, showcasing how the dramatic elements of social performance
Explore the transformative insights of 'The Drama of Social Life' by Jeffrey Alexander. This influential book delves into cultural sociology and cultural pragmatics, emphasizing their critical role in navigating the complexities of contemporary social dynamics. Perfect for students and scholars alike, this essential text offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of society and culture, showcasing how the dramatic elements of social performance shape movements and influence political power. Through a revolutionary model that merges theatrical avant-garde with modern social theory, Alexander unveils the ways social actors can wield authenticity and aura to navigate and impact the social landscape. With 180 pages of rich analysis, this 2017 publication from John Wiley & Sons (UK) is a must-read for anyone engaged in sociology, cultural studies, or the social sciences. Understand how today's social actors perform their narratives and how these performances are critical to social change. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781509518135
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
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In this book Jeffrey Alexander develops the view that cultural sociology and ścultural pragmaticsť are vital for understanding the structural turbulence and political possibilities of contemporary social life.
Central to Alexander™s approach is a new model of social performance that combines elements from both the theatrical avant-garde and modern social theory. He uses this model to shed new light on a wide range of social actors, movements, and events, demonstrating through striking empirical examples the drama of social life. Producing successful dramas determines the outcome of social movements and provides the keys to political power. Modernity has neither eliminated aura nor suppressed authenticity; on the contrary, they are available to social actors who can perform them in compelling ways.
This volume further consolidates Alexander™s reputation as one of the most original social thinkers of our time. It will be of great interest to students and scholars in sociology and cultural studies as well as throughout the social sciences and humanities.
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