Using Europe as an example, this book readdresses and updates the concept of 'society', exploring society in the context of both globalization and conflict theory to develop a new theory of society for our times.

Autorentext
ANNE SOPHIE KROSSA holds a Chair in Sociological Theory at the University of Siegen, Germany and was previously Lecturer at Lancaster University, UK. Her previous publication include Europe in a Global Context and European Cosmpolitanism in Question (co-edited with Roland Robertson).

Inhalt
Preface Introduction PART I: CONCEPTS AND FRAMEWORKS Theory and Concepts Globalisation Europe PART II: RELATION HOMOGENEITY/HETEROGENEITY Focus Homogeneity Focus Heterogeneity The Relation of Homogeneity and Heterogeneity PART THREE: COUNTERPROPOSAL: CONCEPTUAL BUILDING BLOCKS Theory: Society and Conflict Europe: Application and Discussion Conclusion