Theories of Modernity - SOCX222
Modernity is characterised by a number of specific developments such as: democracy, capitalism, industrialism, nationalism, individualism and bureaucratisation. These are partly antagonistic, partly complementary tendencies. In this unit we will be examining these diverse trends through the prism of a range of classical theories of modern society. We will consider from among the following: Marx, Nietzsche, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, the Frankfurt School and Foucault. None of these has the key but we suggest that all remain a vital source of illumination into tendencies and potentials of the contemporary world.
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| When Offered: | S1 OUA - Session 1, offered through Open Universities Australia |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Pauline Johnson |
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| NCCW(s): | SGYX222, SOC222, SOC232 |
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| Unit Type: | OUA |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Sociology Faculty of Arts |
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