SOC101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Ulrich Beck, Neoconservatism, Neoliberalism
15 Dec 2013
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Turn of european globalization from 16th century at the emergence of capitalism. Bourgeoisie (modern class of entrepreneurs) arise described as revolutionary and international by karl marx. Expansion of capitalism boosted at the european acquisition of the americas. Firms in europe grew as the modern state developed in its ability to regulate social conflicts. To social scientists and policy-makers, they thought that modern capitalism was going to perform well. Emile durkheim argued that social sciences should be used to modernize society. Early part of 20th century, growing gap between social classes caused rebellion and wars: various social movements, political projects, struggles to gain social and economic rights. Dream of rational state using science to improve life went away at world war ii. Emergence of two superpowers (us and soviet union), rebellion of asia, africa, latin america. Americanization dominated markets the american way of life was invited to the world to copy. Un was developed to help the poor and restore peace.
