Daniel Bell Bücher
10. Mai 1919 – 25. Januar 2011
David Plotke ist Professor für Politikwissenschaft an der New School for Social Research. Seine Forschung untersucht die Dynamik politischer Bewegungen, konzentriert sich auf deren Aufstieg und Fall und die tiefgreifenden gesellschaftlichen Transformationen, die sie auslösen können. Plotkes Arbeit versucht zu verstehen, wie sich Macht verschiebt und Institutionen entwickeln, und zieht dabei Erkenntnisse aus historischen und zeitgenössischen Kontexten. Sein einflussreicher Ansatz bietet Lesern neue Perspektiven, um politischen Wandel zu verstehen und zu bewältigen.
Die nachindustrielle Gesellschaft
- 392 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
The Spirit of Cities
- 347 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Revives the classical idea that a city expresses its own distinctive ethos or values. This book explores how this classical idea can be applied to today's cities, and they explain why philosophy and the social sciences need to rediscover the spirit of cities.
Focusing on the interplay between Christian resistance and capitalism in Latin America, this work delves into the theological debates shaped by this dynamic. Employing postmodern critical theory from Deleuze and Foucault, it examines capitalism's influence on human desire and the Church's response. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, challenges, and potential future of liberation theology in the region, marking it as a significant contribution to the understanding of its rise and decline.
Marxian Socialism in the United States
Nation and Culture in Mendelssohn's Revival of the St. Matthew Passion
- 272 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
The book provides a comprehensive history of Marxian movements in the United States, covering major parties like the Socialist Labor Party, the Socialist Party, and the Communist Party, along with various splinter groups. It stands out by offering a cohesive historical outline that has not been previously compiled in one volume. Additionally, the theoretical and interpretative framework established in this work has significantly influenced later studies, marking its lasting impact on the field of Marxian scholarship.
With a new afterword by the author, this classic analysis of Western liberal capitalist society contends that capitalism--and the culture it creates-- harbors the seeds of its own downfall by creating a
The End of Ideology
- 540 Seiten
- 19 Lesestunden
This work first argued that the older humanistic ideologies from the 19th and early 20th centuries were exhausted, and that new parochial ideologies would arise. This 2000 edition argues that there is a resumption of history with the end of communism and the return of traditional conflicts. schovat popis
The book explores the suitability of liberal democracy in East Asia, arguing for alternative models that align more closely with the region's unique cultural and social values. Daniel Bell critiques the conventional hallmarks of liberal democracy—human rights, democracy, and capitalism—highlighting how these have been adapted in East Asian contexts. He warns against the risks of imposing Western frameworks and suggests that morally legitimate alternatives could better serve the region's needs, fostering a more nuanced understanding of governance.