Bøger af Richard Sennett

In this provocative and timely book, Richard Sennett examines the forces that erode respect in modern society. Respect can be gained by attaining success, by developing talents, through financial independence and by helping others. But, Sennett argues, many who are not able to achieve the demands of today's meritocracy lose the esteem that should be given to them. From his childhood in a poor Chicago housing project to the contrasting methods of care practised by a nun and a social worker, from the harmonious interaction of musicians to the welfare system, Sennett explores the ways in which mutual respect can forge bonds across the divide of inequality.

"Visionary, often brilliant." -Los Angeles Times

Sociologen Richard Sennett kortlægger de vigtigste forskelle mellem tidligere tiders industrikapitalisme og den mere globale og foranderlige form for kapitalisme, der er ved at indtage industrikapitalismens plads. Den nye kapitalismes kultur forudsætter en personlighed, som orienterer sig kortsigtet, fokuserer på potentielle muligheder, snarere end på allerede skabte resultater, og som er villig til at nedskrive eller helt forkaste tidligere erfaringer. Richard Sennett ser som alternativ en mere integreret og konsistent form for personlighed og undersøger, hvilke praktiske initiativer, der kan sættes ind imod "reformernes" skadelige virkninger.