Beschreibung:
The authors of this collection, renowned scholars from around the world, explore the tensions and dilemmas that impact pluralism and homogeneity in modern societies. This book is in homage to Shmuel Noah Eisenstadt. We honor his ground-breaking work in the comparative study of modernities and civilizations.
Preface In homage to Shmuel N. Eisenstadt, Menachem Magidor, Hayim Tadmor, Piotr Stzompka, Elizier Ben-Rafael and Shalini Randeria I: The Historical Trajectory of Modernity 1. Modernity in socio-historical perspective, Shmuel N. Eisenstadt 2. The Axial Conundrum: Between historical sociology and the philosophy of history, Johann P. Arnason 3. Cultural crystallization and civilization change: Axiality and modernity,