Sociology 2271A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Anthony Giddens, Intellectual, Class Conflict

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2271A/B
• Professor: Lina Sunseri

Document Summary

Giddens as a household" name: public intellectual. In the uk: was in the public informing them about issues, queen even named him a knight. Modernity is a force pushing into the future. People steer it, but ineffectively and always at risk losing control. Ability to control is affected by time and relationships, yet distanciation. Relationships no longer face-to-face and immediate, due to global realities. As we become more distant from each other and the products of society we rely on trust. Not content to leave things to the experts.