Daniel Bell
Published on 4. January 2002
200 pages
978-1-134-84557-6 (ISBN)
Description
Daniel Bell is perhaps the most famous sociologist of his generation. He has been hailed as the prophet of the emergence of a new society, the postindustrial society, and as one of the leading conservative critics of contemporary culture.
In this invaluable introduction, Malcolm Waters presents Bell's arguments clearly and fairly, as well as noting the problems with his work. The three books that have made Bell famous, The End of Ideology, The Coming of Post-Capitalism are drawn upon, as well as his lesser known works on education and social forecasting. A thoroughly comprehensive account of a key, albeit highly controversial, contemporary sociological figure.
In this invaluable introduction, Malcolm Waters presents Bell's arguments clearly and fairly, as well as noting the problems with his work. The three books that have made Bell famous, The End of Ideology, The Coming of Post-Capitalism are drawn upon, as well as his lesser known works on education and social forecasting. A thoroughly comprehensive account of a key, albeit highly controversial, contemporary sociological figure.
Reviews / Votes
`Malcolm Water has produced a carefully balanced, well crafted, critical appreciation of Daniel Bell's work. The beauty of the text is that it enables the reader to appreciate the richness and potential of Bell's work as well as to recognise its limitations.' - Barry Smart, University of AucklandMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
1,30 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-84557-6 (9781134845576)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Malcolm Waters
Daniel Bell
Book
12/1995
1st Edition
Routledge
€200.89
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Content
List of Figures, Preface, Chapter 1: Return of a Prodigal Son, Chapter 2: The Three Realms, Chapter 3: Labour and Capital, Chapter 4: The Exhaustion of Political Extremism, Chapter 5: An Excursion into Education, Chapter 6: The Post-industrial Society, Chapter 7: The Contradictions of Culture, Chapter 8: Revelations of a Technologized Future, Chapter 9: Dazzling the Goyim, Notes, References, Index
