Society  (tagged articles)

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Consumption as Postmodern Ideology in China

Christopher E. Barnett - Jean Baudrillard makes the argument that in a postmodern globalized world, in which competing utopian metanarratives from both sides of the political spectrum have been exposed as failures, society is no longer constructed or ordered through common political ideology... Keep Reading »
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Anxieties of the Modern World: Assessing the Risk Society Thesis

Nathanael Chouraqui - The core idea of this theory, which was first formulated by the sociologist Ulrich Beck in 1986, is that postmodern societies are oriented towards the idea of risk, defined as “a systematic way of dealing with hazards and insecurities induced and introduced by... Keep Reading »

Do Civil Society Organizations Undermine State-Building?

Benjamin S. Osenbach - In spite of the long-standing debate among economists on the optimal level of government involvement in economic development, little has been said on an optimal level of involvement by non-governmental "Civil Society" Organizations (CSOs). In particular, little has... Keep Reading »

Baudrillard's Vision of the Postmodern Society and the Hope for Human Action

Gian Carla D. Agbisit - This paper is about the numbing of man’s critical impulse brought about by consumer society, a society obsessed with speed, and is characterized by a constant consumption of products—of good things turning into goods, of culture with price tags, and of... Keep Reading »
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From Nostalgia to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Mass Society Theory of Psychological Reactions to Combat

Joshua A. Jones - This paper analyzes the evolution of the construct known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Specifically, it examines the ways in which its name has changed over millennia and how soldiers suffering from this mental condition were treated by society during different... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Society is tagged in the following 15 articles.

Postmodernism
2016, Vol. 8 No. 11
Consumption as Postmodern Ideology in China
By Christopher E. Barnett
Jean Baudrillard makes the argument that in a postmodern globalized world, in which competing utopian metanarratives from both sides of the political spectrum have been exposed as failures, Society is no longer constructed or ordered through common... Read Article »
China Postmodernism Consumerism Consumption Baudrillard Postmodern Society Chinese Culture
Sociological Theory
2016, Vol. 8 No. 10
Anxieties of the Modern World: Assessing the Risk Society Thesis
By Nathanael Chouraqui
This quote by the early 20th century Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran captures both the core idea and some of the implicit issues posed by what was later to be called the “risk Society thesis” and was to have a massive impact on contemporary... Read Article »
Risk Society Speculative Theory Anxiety Terrorism Democracy Modernization Sociological Theory Ulrich Beck
International Development
2014, Vol. 2014 No. 1
Do Civil Society Organizations Undermine State-Building?
By Benjamin S. Osenbach
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
In spite of the long-standing debate among economists on the optimal level of government involvement in economic development, little has been said on an optimal level of involvement by non-governmental "Civil Society" Organizations (CSOs). In particular... Read Article »
Civil Society Organizations Political Legitimacy State-Building International Development Civil Society
Metaphysics
2014, Vol. 6 No. 03
Baudrillard's Vision of the Postmodern Society and the Hope for Human Action
By Gian Carla D. Agbisit
This paper is about the numbing of man’s critical impulse brought about by consumer Society, a Society obsessed with speed, and is characterized by a constant consumption of products—of good things turning into goods, of culture with... Read Article »
Baudrillard Postmodern Society Human Action Metaphysics Postmodernism
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
2013, Vol. 5 No. 02
From Nostalgia to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Mass Society Theory of Psychological Reactions to Combat
By Joshua A. Jones
This paper analyzes the evolution of the construct known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Specifically, it examines the ways in which its name has changed over millennia and how soldiers suffering from this mental condition were treated by Society... Read Article »
PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Mass Society Theory Shell Shock Nostalgia Combat Fatigue Veterans
Old English
2012, Vol. 4 No. 09
Reevaluating the Role of Women in Beowulf
By Catori Sarmiento
This essay explores the roles of women in Beowulf in a contextual assessment. It is often an incorrect assumption that women within Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon culture are subservient to a patriarchal culture that places little to no value on them.... Read Article »
Beowulf Old English Anglo-Saxon Women Anglo-Saxon Society Women's Roles Female Characters
Comparative Politics
2012, Vol. 4 No. 09
From Proto-State to Para-State Accountability: Russian Political Regimes Under Yeltsin, Putin, and Medvedev
By Moritz A. Pieper
When on September 24th,  2011 Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin announced his bid to run for president in the presidential elections in March 2012, a supposition in Russia's political regime was confirmed that many observers suspected would... Read Article »
Russia Soviet Union Putin Yeltsin Medvedev Political Regimes Democracy Civil Society Political Elite Power
Sport And Society
2012, Vol. 4 No. 08
Not Just a Game: Sport and Society in the United States
By Kenneth J. Macri
Sports are an essential and important aspect of American Society; they are indispensible when it comes to their impact on a plethora of public arenas, including economics and the mass media. Sport coincides with community values and political agencies... Read Article »
Sport Society American Culture Athleticism Mass Media Athletics
Self Awareness
2011, Vol. 3 No. 07
Impression Management: Considering Cultural, Social, and Spiritual Factors
By Ashley R. Norris
According to Sinha (2009), "Impression management is an active self-presentation of a person aiming to enhance his image in the eyes of others" (p.104). A symbolic interaction theorist, Erving Goffman, coined the term impression management in 1959... Read Article »
Impression Management Culture Society Spirituality Self Awareness
American History
2011, Vol. 3 No. 02
The Formation of New Social Conventions in Early America
By Sujay Kulshrestha
Early American Society experienced moments of great change, politically, economically and socially. With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans shattered previous paradigms of political thought, providing the opportunity for a... Read Article »
American History Colonial Society Jefferson Franklin Social Conventions Declaration Of Independence
Buddhism
2010, Vol. 2 No. 03
Differences and Similarities Between Buddhist Monks and Nuns
By William K. Boland
Established around 500 BCE by Siddhartha Gotama, known better as Buddha, Buddhism has since spread throughout the world, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Since its beginnings when Buddha reached enlightenment beneath a gopi tree after... Read Article »
Buddhism Buddha Siddhartha Gotama Buddhist Society Monks Nuns Religious Communities
Bram Stoker
2010, Vol. 2 No. 02
Bram Stoker's Dracula: A Reflection and Rebuke of Victorian Society
By Amanda M. Podonsky
Bram Stoker’s now legendary novel, Dracula, is not just any piece of cult-spawning fiction, but rather a time capsule containing the popular thoughts, ideas, and beliefs of the Victorian era that paints an elaborate picture of what Society... Read Article »
Bram Stoker Dracula Homosexual Homoerotic Vampires Victorian Society
Shakespeare
2010, Vol. 2 No. 01
A Second Look at Don John, Shakespeare's Most Passive Villain
By Natasha L. Richter
In William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, all of the main characters experience and participate in some form of deceit designed to dupe another character.  However, among the societal members of Messina, Don John particularly stands... Read Article »
Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing Don John Villain Marginalized Victim Hypocritical Society Poetry
Written Language
2009, Vol. 1 No. 12
Writing: A Necessary Undertaking in Advanced Society
By Kendra A. Palmer
Written language is one of the greatest human accomplishments; its formation signifies a breakthrough in human progress. The development of a standardized writing system seems to be a somewhat natural occurrence in the evolution of any given advanced... Read Article »
Development Of Language Development Of Writing History Of Writing Archaeology Anthropology Writing Society Early Writing Symbols Proto-writing Ancient Writing
Sport And Society
2009, Vol. 1 No. 10
Religion, Commodity, or Escape: Sports in Modern American Culture
By Joshua R. Keefe
American sport has become far more than contests with rules played on fields, diamonds, or rinks. Our current conception of sport is more than just a ball moving between groups of athletes, or a struggle for a finish line, or an effort to impress... Read Article »
Sport American Culture Religion Commodity Society Sports Culture

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