Une histoire intellectuelle de la civilisation occidentale, par le biais du thème de l'individualisme, depuis les débuts de l'ère chrétienne. Insistance sur les composantes religieuses et politiques. Dans le cadre d'une anthropologie sociale inspirée des théories de Marcel Mauss…
Individuality and collectivity are central concepts in sociological inquiry. Incorporating cultural history, social theory, urban and economic sociology, Borch proposes an innovative rethinking of these key terms and their interconnections via the concept of the social avalanche…
Twenty years after his death, interest continues to grow in the work of Michel Foucault. Curiously, despite that much of his writing speaks directly to the subject of psychology, the discipline has yet to absorb the full impact of his work. "Foucauldian Analytics and Psychology"…
This book challenges the myth that Americans' emphasis on personal fulfilment necessarily weakens commitment to the common good. Drawing on extensive participant-observation with a variety of environmentalist groups, Paul Lichterman argues that individualism sometimes enhances p…
This book, in honor of David Messick, is about social decisions and the role cooperation plays in social life. Noted contributors who worked with Dave over the years will discuss their work in social judgment, decision making and ethics which was so important to Dave. The book o…