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OverviewFirst published in 1987, Anomie examines essential moments of Western thought, tracing the complex concept of anomie. The Greek origin of the term (a-nomia, absence of joy) relates it to the notions of disorder, inequity and anarchy. 20th century sociology has long called into question an over simple dichotomy between law and the absence of law. The book shows that this questioning is not new. It has its roots in Ancient Greek thought and in the founding texts of the Judeo-Christian tradition. It appears in the legal and religious states of the English Renaissance, and in the emerging sociology of 19th century French, where Orrù opposes the collectivism of Durkheim to the individualism of Jean-Marie Guyau. The latter’s thought, little recognized at that time, finds an echo in contemporary sociology, notably in American sociologist R. K. Merton. To write the history of the concept, to account for the fluctuations in meaning that it undergoes in the changing prism of diverse societies, to uncover the subterranean continuities between yesterday and today: this is the aim of the book. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology, literature and philosophy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marco OrruPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.571kg ISBN: 9781032765808ISBN 10: 1032765801 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 01 May 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Notes 1. Anomia and Social Theory in Ancient Greece 2. Anomia in the Biblical Literature 3. Anomy and Reason in the English Renaissance 4. The Ethics of Anomie in Nineteenth-Century France 5. Contemporary Anomie Literature Conclusion Notes Bibliographical Appendix Alphabetical Index of Authors Index of NamesReviewsAuthor InformationMarco Orrù Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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