Discover the profound exploration of the intersection between culture and art in this essential volume featuring the insights of renowned sociologist Zygmunt Bauman. Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, this book is a must-have for those interested in the relationship between sociology and the arts. With 280 pages of thought-provoking content, this brand-new edition unveils rare and previously unpublished works from the Bauman Archive at the University of Leeds. Bauman’s unique ability to weave together sociological analysis with artistic sensibility offers readers a comprehensive understanding of cultural dynamics. This invaluable resource will captivate students, scholars, and enthusiasts of the arts, humanities, and social sciences alike. Join us on a journey through Bauman's artistic imagination and sociological insight, uncovering critical themes that continue to resonate in today’s society. Enjoy the convenience of free shipping on this product, with delivery anticipated in 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509545452
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 280


Description:


The sociological imagination and the artistic imagination have been historically intertwined, at once reciprocal and conflicting, complementary and tensional This connection is nowhere more apparent than in the work of Zygmunt Bauman His conception and practice of sociology were always infused with a literary and artistic sensibility He wrote extensively on the relationship between sociology and the arts, and especially on sociology and literature; he frequently drew on literary writers in his exploration and elucidation of sociological problems; and he was an avid and passionate consumer and practitioner of art, especially film and photography.


This volume brings together hitherto unknown or rare pieces by Bauman on the themes of culture and art, including previously unpublished material from the Bauman Archive at the University of Leeds A substantial introduction by the editors provides readers with a lucid guide through this material and develops connections to Bauman™s other works.


The first volume in a series of books that will make available the lesser-known writings of one of the most influential social thinkers of our time, Culture and Art will be of interest to students and scholars across the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to a wider readership.