Resilience is one of the most important concepts in contemporary sociology. This volume offers a broad overview over the different theories and concepts of this category focusing on the cultural and political aspects of resilience.

Interdisciplinary discussion about one of the most important terms regarding social sciences: resilience The social importance of resilience: social theory, politics and culture Prominent authors

Autorentext
Dr. Benjamin Rampp is research assistant for General Sociology at the University of Trier. Dr. Martin Endreß is Professor for General Sociology at the University of Trier. Marie Naumann is research assistant for General Sociology at the University of Trier.

Inhalt
Theoretical Conceptions.- Resilience Discourses.- Case Studies.