Late Modernity, Individualization and Socialism: An Associational Critique of Neoliberalism

Dawson, M. (2013) Late Modernity, Individualization and Socialism: An Associational Critique of Neoliberalism. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137003416

Abstract

<p>Around the world, the aftershocks of an economic crisis brought on by neoliberal economics and aided by the austerity measures of governments continue to be felt. Yet, we are told that there is simply no alternative; that our current form of capitalism is here to stay.</p> <p>This book sets out to challenge this statement by arguing that the long-neglected theory of libertarian socialism can help us understand more fully the problems of our late modern society, as well as offering a plausible and attractive alternative. Matt Dawson draws upon classical and contemporary sociology to argue that individualization and late modernity are best realised in the associational forms advocated by theorists such as Émile Durkheim through discussing themes such as: everyday life, the state, economic democracy and social movements. Dawson encourages the reader to think anew about our contemporary concern with individualization, and how this is realised politically.</p>

• Item Type: Books
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Dawson, Professor Matt
• Authors: Dawson, M.
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology; H Social Sciences > HX Socialism. Communism. Anarchism; J Political Science > JC Political theory
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• ISBN: 9781137003416

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