Sociology 2240E Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Nationstates
22 Mar 2016
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Classical theorists on modernity (outline the problems associated with modernity) Marx modernity defined by capitalist economy critiques deformities. Weber modernity defined by expansion of formal rationality at the expense of other types unable to express human characteristics. Durkheim modernity defined by organic solidarity and weakening of collective conscience creates anomie. Simmel modernity defined as an epiphany, characterized by powerful effect of money, has adverse consequences. The juggernaut of modernity giddens (see lecture notes) An enormous power that we can drive to an extent, but threatens to rush out of our control, crushing those who resist it. Moves through time and over physical space. Consequences of modernity: capitalism, industrialism, surveillance capacities, control of means of violence. Given control by three aspects: distanciation increases possibility for rational organizations, disembedding mechanisms lifting out of social relations in localized contexts, restructuring across indefinite spans of time and space. Expert systems: reflexivity constant examination and reformation of social practices.
