Communication and the evolution of society / Jürgen Habermas ; translated and with an introduction by Thomas McCarthy.
In this volume Habermas outlines the views which form the basis of his critical theory of modern societies. The book comprises five interlocking essays, which together define the contours of his theory of communication and of his substantive account of social change.
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English German |
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Summary: | In this volume Habermas outlines the views which form the basis of his critical theory of modern societies. The book comprises five interlocking essays, which together define the contours of his theory of communication and of his substantive account of social change. |
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Item Description: | Originally published: London : Heinemann Educational, 1979. Includes index. Translation of: Four essays from 'Zur Rekonstruktion des Historischen Materialismus'. Frankfurt am Main : Suhrkamp, 1976; and of one essay from 'Sprachpragmatik und Philosophie'. Frankfurt am Main : Suhrkamp, 1976. |
Physical Description: | xxiv, 239 pages ; 22 cm |
ISBN: | 0745608469 9780745608464 |