Civilization Modernity and Critique

<p>Civilization Modernity and Critique provides the first comprehensive cutting-edge engagement with the work of one of the most foundational figures in civilizational analysis: Jóhann P. Árnason. In order to do justice to Árnason’s seminal and wide-ranging contributions to sociology social theory and history it brings together distinguished scholars from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical contexts. Through a critical interdisciplinary dialogue it offers an enrichment and expansion of the methodological theoretical and applicative scope of civilizational analysis by addressing some of the most complex and pressing problems of contemporary global society. A unique and timely contribution to the ongoing task of advancing the project of a critical theory of society this volume will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in historical sociology critical theory and civilizational analysis.</p>