Over fifty authors from two dozen countries and from across the full spectrum of sociology tackle the pertinent issues of our time.
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Contrary to economists or marketing specialists, sociologists are particularly uncomfortable when it comes to thinking about the future …
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Is academic excellence possible in a mass-based, universal and radically democratic (higher) education?
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WebForumMusic presents a blues song about global warming and climate crisis, carboniferous capitalism, and possibilities for an alternative future. – Play audio, read more …
Continue ReadingMarkus S. Schulz: Pour une sociologie de possibilités
Face à des risques et des opportunités sans précédent, de nouveaux modes de pensée s’imposent.
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Sobre los futuros que deseamos, la sociología global y las luchas para un mundo mejor For a Sociology of Possibilities (Ingles/English) | Español/Spanish) | Pour une sociologie de possibilités (Frances/Française) Markus S. Schulz Universidad de …
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The globalized planet is marred by unabated injustices, rampant conflicts, and environmental destruction. Yet, hopes for a better world persist. The unprecedented risks and opportunities demand new ways of thinking.
Continue ReadingGöran Therborn: After Emancipation, What?
Staying True in Hard Times. – Once upon a time most people who wanted a new future knew what they wanted. They wanted to be emancipated and liberated…
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