David Frisby bol profesorom sociológie na London School of Economics. Jeho práca sa zameriava na sociologické skúmanie moderných mestských priestorov a kritickú analýzu ich vývoja. Venoval sa hlbším spoločenským procesom, ktoré formujú naše mestské prostredie.
"Cityscapes of Modernity" by David Frisby critically explores the modern metropolis as a site of modernity since the mid-19th century. Drawing on diverse sources, it examines key aspects of metropolitan experience, including the flaneur, Simmel's essays, and influences from German Expressionism and Weimar Berlin, making it essential for students of urban culture and theory.
Focusing on the insights of a prominent expert on Simmel, this book explores his significance as a sociologist of modernity and his relevance to contemporary discussions on culture, aesthetics, and post-modernity. Originally published in 1992, it serves as an essential resource for understanding Simmel's contributions to modern thought and their implications for current debates.
One of the most striking developments in sociology during the 1980s was the rediscovery of Georg Simmel as a key thinker on modernity. This work, in paperback for the first time, provides the student with an introduction to his ideas.
David Frisby offers a comprehensive exploration of Simmel's sociological writings, shedding light on the cultural and historical context that shaped his work. The text not only reviews Simmel's key contributions but also argues for a reevaluation of his significance in sociology. Frisby highlights Simmel's connections to Weber's theories and his interactions with Marxism, emphasizing his lasting impact on the field. This scholarly introduction aims to make Simmel's ideas more accessible and relevant to contemporary sociological discussions.
A Reassessment of Georg Simmel's Social Theory
The book presents a thorough examination of Georg Simmel's social theory, highlighting his significance as a pivotal sociologist of the twentieth century. Initially published in 1981, it marked the first extensive study of Simmel's work in English in over half a century. This reissue of the second edition from 1992 features a new afterword addressing critiques of the original edition, reflecting the ongoing relevance and impact of Simmel's ideas in contemporary sociology.
The Sociology of Knowledge in Germany 1918-1933
Focusing on the emergence of the sociology of knowledge in Germany, this book explores the critical period from 1918 to 1933. It delves into the development of a significant tradition within sociology, culture, and social theory, making it a valuable resource for students and academics interested in German history and intellectual movements. The work highlights key themes and figures that shaped this field during a transformative era.
Essays on Georg Simmel's Social Theory
Focusing on the insights of a leading expert, this book explores the significance of Simmel's ideas in understanding modernity and their implications for contemporary discussions on culture and aesthetics. Originally published in 1992, it highlights Simmel's emerging recognition as a key sociologist and serves as an essential resource for engaging with the complexities of post-modernity.
"The Alienated Mind" investigates the emergence and development of the sociology of knowledge in Germany in the critical period 1918-33. These years witnessed the development of distinctive paradigms centred on the works of Max Scheler, Georg Lukacs and Karl Mannheim. The theoretical and practical context within which the diverse strands of this tradition emerged in German social theory are investigated in order to indicate, in part, the extent to which central problems in the sociology of knowledge were located within philosophical, sociological, cultural and political crises in Germany. In the context of their development of sociologies of knowledge and culture, Scheler, Lukacs and Mannheim outlined versions of the alienation of the mind for Scheler the "powerlessness of the mind"; for Lukacs "the rectification of consciousness"; for Mannheim "the homelessness of the mind". Each theorist sought to confront base/superstructure models of the relationship between knowledge and society. How these and other themes in the sociology of knowledge were contested is illustrated in a detailed account of some of the central debates in Weimar Germany. This book should be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduates and academics of sociology and philosophy.