
Sticking Together or Falling Apart?
Solidarity in an Era of Individualization and Globalization
Pallas Publications (Publisher)
Published on 12. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
244 pages
978-90-8964-128-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book examines, both theoretically and empirically, the impact of globalization and individualization on social solidarity. It focuses both on informal solidarity, such as volunteering, charitable giving, and informal care, and on formal solidarity, such as social benefits and development aid. It challenges the common belief that social solidarity is endangered by the increasing competition and capital flows between countries and by growing selfishness of modern citizens. The book scrutinizes the theoretical arguments that both informal solidarity and social solidarity organized through the welfare state are eroding. Empirically, it is the first thorough study of international comparative data on solidarity, globalization and individualization. The book concludes that, overall, solidarity is rising rather than declining. The impact of globalization and individualization is much more ambiguous than is often contended. While particular aspects of globalization and individualization might harm solidarity, other elements foster solidarity instead.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-8964-128-1 (9789089641281)
DOI
10.5117/9789089641281
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Paul de Beer | Ferry Koster
Sticking Together or Falling Apart?
Solidarity in an Era of Individualization and Globalization
E-Book
10/2025
Routledge
€61.99
Available for download

Paul de Beer | Ferry Koster
Sticking Together or Falling Apart?
Solidarity in an Era of Individualization and Globalization
E-Book
10/2025
Routledge
€61.99
Available for download
Persons
Ferry Koster is postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University.
Content
1. Individualization, globalization and solidarity 2. Taking care of each other 3. Altruism or self-interest? 4. Falling apart? 5. Independent yet solidary 6. A borderless world? 7. Threats and opportunities 8. Globalization versus localization 9. Myths and facts 10. Between community care and European welfare state, References, Acknowledgements, Index.