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Form and Dialectic in Georg Simmel's Sociology: A New Interpretation 2013th Edition
Author(s): H. Schermer (Author), D. Jary (Author)
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication Date: 12 Sept. 2013
- Edition: 2013th
- Language: English
- Print length: 338 pages
- ISBN-10: 1137276010
- ISBN-13: 9781137276018
Book Description
This book shows that a dialectical conceptual model underpins Georg Simmel’s writings. The book provides key examples of social forms – including fashion, the secret and money – as exemplifications of this method. The volume concludes with a reassessment of Simmel’s relevance today.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘What this book represents is an important attempt to reflect across Simmel’s work. It attempts to find unity in the fragmentation and, most importantly, it gathers Simmel’s thoughts in a way that affords and suggests a range of possibilities for continuing our explorations into his work.’ – Berfrois
About the Author
Henry Schermer was formerly an honorary Research Fellow at Staffordshire University, UK. He previously taught sociology at the Prague University of Economics, Czech Republic. He has a longstanding interest in Georg Simmel, and has also written on The Velvet Revolution.
David Jary is Emeritus Professor at Staffordshire University, UK. He has written widely on social theory and his publications include Improving What is Learned at University (with J. Brennan et al).
