The Sociology of Time

The Sociology of Time
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9781349208692
ISBN-13 : 1349208698
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Sociology of Time by : John Hassard

Download or read book The Sociology of Time written by John Hassard and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume offers a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of time. Based on selected contributions from leading writers, it illustrates the range of issues and perspectives which define the field. The volume traces distinct traditions of time analysis in social science and uses these to explain, for example, the development of capitalist time-consciousness, the ways we structure time in organizations and institutions, and how our time perceptions change in line with changes in culture. The book is for those who wish to understand how time comes to condition our everyday actions and affairs.


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