Imaginative Participation

The Career of an Organizing Concept in a Multidisciplinary Context

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Science & Nature, Mathematics
Cover of the book Imaginative Participation by B. Baumann, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: B. Baumann ISBN: 9789401016384
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: B. Baumann
ISBN: 9789401016384
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

I am Czech. In 1948 I graduated from ancient Charles' University at Prague. In 1970 I came to Canada, the country of my choice, from New Zealand where I had taught two years at the University of Canter­ bury in Christchurch. This work was begun after I left Europe. It is intended as contribution to contemporary sociological and social psy­ chological theory, or theories. For a very long time in my native country I was intellectually a Jack­ of-alI-trades. Before coming to sociology I spent two decades of study and research in the fields of philosophy, history and imaginative literature. Looking back I view this not as wasted time, but as an extraordinary introduction to the study of society, of man in society and of society in man. There are many links between these areas of scientific inquiry which I would not have been able to make had I not had this multi­ disciplinary experience. In each of my lives, past and present, I have been for a number of reasons marginal to my fellow men, marginal in several respects. In my native land I refused to conform to the line of the ruling political party. I became a "non-person" in all that implies in a totalitarian regime.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

I am Czech. In 1948 I graduated from ancient Charles' University at Prague. In 1970 I came to Canada, the country of my choice, from New Zealand where I had taught two years at the University of Canter­ bury in Christchurch. This work was begun after I left Europe. It is intended as contribution to contemporary sociological and social psy­ chological theory, or theories. For a very long time in my native country I was intellectually a Jack­ of-alI-trades. Before coming to sociology I spent two decades of study and research in the fields of philosophy, history and imaginative literature. Looking back I view this not as wasted time, but as an extraordinary introduction to the study of society, of man in society and of society in man. There are many links between these areas of scientific inquiry which I would not have been able to make had I not had this multi­ disciplinary experience. In each of my lives, past and present, I have been for a number of reasons marginal to my fellow men, marginal in several respects. In my native land I refused to conform to the line of the ruling political party. I became a "non-person" in all that implies in a totalitarian regime.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Science and Society by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Dhaka Megacity by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Transboundary Water Resources in the Balkans by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Phenomenology and the Human Positioning in the Cosmos by B. Baumann
Cover of the book International Space Station by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Mast Cells and Tumours by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Metaphysics and Belief by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Excitation-Contraction Coupling and Cardiac Contractile Force by B. Baumann
Cover of the book A history of surgery by B. Baumann
Cover of the book International Handbook of Migration and Population Distribution by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Intervention with Hyperactive Children by B. Baumann
Cover of the book New Anesthetic Agents, Devices and Monitoring Techniques by B. Baumann
Cover of the book On Genes, Gods and Tyrants by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Theme Cities: Solutions for Urban Problems by B. Baumann
Cover of the book Towards the Romantic Age by B. Baumann
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy