222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1987, Anomie examines essential moments of Western thought, tracing the complex concept of anomie. The Greek origin of the term (a-nomia, absence of joy) relates it to the notions of disorder, inequity and anarchy. 20 th century sociology has long called into question an over simple dichotomy between law and the absence of law. The book shows that this questioning is not new.... Read more
Preface Introduction Notes 1. Anomia and Social Theory in Ancient Greece 2. Anomia in the Biblical Literature 3. Anomy and Reason in the English Renaissance 4. The Ethics of Anomie in Nineteenth-Century France 5. Contemporary Anomie Literature Conclusion Notes Bibliographical Appendix Alphabetical Index of Authors Index of Names
Biography
Marco Orrù
