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An Ideology And Utopia: An Introduction To The Sociology Of Knowledge

by Karl Mannheim , Louis Wirth
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781163150382
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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  • Pages: 352
  • Original Price: USD 33.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 472 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): NON-CLASSIFIABLE

An Ideology and Utopia: An Introduction to the Sociology of Knowledge is a seminal work by Karl Mannheim, a prominent sociologist of the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between knowledge and social structure, arguing that knowledge is not a neutral or objective entity, but rather is shaped by the social and historical context in which it is produced.Mannheim argues that different social groups have different perspectives and interests, which shape their understanding of the world and the knowledge they produce. He identifies two main types of knowledge: ideology and utopia. Ideology is the dominant worldview of a particular social group, which serves to justify and maintain its power and interests. Utopia, on the other hand, is a vision of a better society that challenges the existing social order.Mannheim's analysis of knowledge and its relationship to social structure has had a profound influence on the field of sociology, and has been widely debated and critiqued. This edition of the book includes an introduction by the sociologist Bryan S. Turner, which situates Mannheim's work in its historical and intellectual context, and highlights its ongoing relevance to contemporary debates about knowledge and power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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