Juergen Habermas opens Volume 2 with a brilliant reinterpretation of Mead and Durkheim and then develops his own approach to society, combining two hitherto competing paradigms, "system" and "lifeworld." The strength of this combination is then demonstrated in a detailed critique of Parsons's theory of social systems. Concluding with a critical reconstruction of the Weberan and Marxian treatment of modernity and its discontents, Habermas sets a new agenda for the critical theory of contemporary society. The combination of ...
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Juergen Habermas opens Volume 2 with a brilliant reinterpretation of Mead and Durkheim and then develops his own approach to society, combining two hitherto competing paradigms, "system" and "lifeworld." The strength of this combination is then demonstrated in a detailed critique of Parsons's theory of social systems. Concluding with a critical reconstruction of the Weberan and Marxian treatment of modernity and its discontents, Habermas sets a new agenda for the critical theory of contemporary society. The combination of historical and theoretical sweep, analytical acumen and synthetic power, imagination and engagement mark this as one of the great works of twentieth-century social theory.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Water damaged. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9780807014011.
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NF. Wrappers. Orange spine and covers with white, yellow, and black lettering are clean, bright, and glossy. Book has a trace of rubbing at the head and tail of the spine and just the faintest trace of rubbing in a couple places around the outside edges. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 457 pages. Illustrated with some diagrams.
Add this copy of The Theory of Communicative Action, Volume 2: Lifeworld to cart. $10.56, fair condition, Sold by Goodbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Beacon Press.
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This is a paper back book: Used-Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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