Society of Fear

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Society of Fear by Heinz Bude, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Heinz Bude ISBN: 9781509519538
Publisher: Wiley Publication: December 8, 2017
Imprint: Polity Language: English
Author: Heinz Bude
ISBN: 9781509519538
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: December 8, 2017
Imprint: Polity
Language: English

From the rise of terrorism to the uncertainties associated with economic crisis and recession, our age is characterized by fear. Fear is the expression of a society on unstable foundations. Most of us feel that our social status is under threat and our future prospects in jeopardy. We are overwhelmed by a sense of having been catapulted into a world to which we no longer belong.

Tracing this experience of fear, Heinz Bude uncovers a society marked by disturbing uncertainty, suppressed anger and quiet resentment. This is as true in our close relationships as it is in the world of work, in how we react to politicians as much as in our attitudes towards bankers and others in the financial sector. Bude shows how this fear is not derived so much from a 'powerful other' but rather from the seemingly endless range of possibilities which we face. While this may seem to offer us greater autonomy and freedom, in reality the unknown impact and meaning of each option creates a vacuum which is filled by fear.

What conditions lead people to feel anxious and fearful for themselves and others? How can individuals withstand fear and develop ways of making their fears intelligible? Probing these and other questions, Bude provides a fresh analysis of some of the most fundamental features of our societies today.

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

From the rise of terrorism to the uncertainties associated with economic crisis and recession, our age is characterized by fear. Fear is the expression of a society on unstable foundations. Most of us feel that our social status is under threat and our future prospects in jeopardy. We are overwhelmed by a sense of having been catapulted into a world to which we no longer belong.

Tracing this experience of fear, Heinz Bude uncovers a society marked by disturbing uncertainty, suppressed anger and quiet resentment. This is as true in our close relationships as it is in the world of work, in how we react to politicians as much as in our attitudes towards bankers and others in the financial sector. Bude shows how this fear is not derived so much from a 'powerful other' but rather from the seemingly endless range of possibilities which we face. While this may seem to offer us greater autonomy and freedom, in reality the unknown impact and meaning of each option creates a vacuum which is filled by fear.

What conditions lead people to feel anxious and fearful for themselves and others? How can individuals withstand fear and develop ways of making their fears intelligible? Probing these and other questions, Bude provides a fresh analysis of some of the most fundamental features of our societies today.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book A Companion to Mexican History and Culture by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Formation Testing by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Tissue and Cell Clinical Use by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Managing Your Money All-In-One For Dummies by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Data Science and Big Data Analytics by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Corrosion Failures by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Duck and Recover by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Oil and Gas Pipelines by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Make Money with your Digital Photography by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Piano For Dummies by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Puppy Care For Dummies?, Mini Edition by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book The Hobbit and Philosophy by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book CMOS by Heinz Bude
Cover of the book Auroral Dynamics and Space Weather by Heinz Bude
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