Ernst Bloch / Edition 1

by Vincent Geoghegan

Overview

Ernst Bloch is perhaps best known for his subtle and imaginative investigation of utopias and utopianism, but his work also provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of western culture, politics and society. Yet, because he has not been one of easiest of writers to read his full contribution has not been widely acknowledged. Block developed a complex conceptual framework, and presented this in a prose style which many have found to verge on the impenetrable.
In this critical and accessible introduction to one of the most fascinating thinkers of the twentieth century, Vincent Geoghegan unravels much of the mystery of the man and his ideas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415049047
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/07/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Vincent Geoghegan is Reader in Politics at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Life and Concepts; Chapter 2 Culture; Chapter 3 Religion; Chapter 4 Fascism and Marxism; Chapter 5 Natural Law, Utopianism and Nature; Chapter 6 Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

A new edition of the sociology text applying the field's basic concepts to the understanding of work practices and and modern institutions. Watson introduces for a general readership all the major influences in sociology including postmodern departures, and then develops a "sociology of work and industry," accounting for industrial practices, societal trends in gender and class relations, unemployment, global economic change, and the restructuring of work in the 20th century. This third edition features a new format, and extensive revision, particularly in the areas of emerging technology and theory. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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