num_pages: 222
description: Individualization argues that we are in the midst of a fundamental change in the nature of society and politics. This change hinges around two globalization and individualization. The book demonstrates that individualization is a structural characteristic of highly differentiated societies, and does not imperil social cohesion, but actually makes it possible. Ulrich Beck and Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim argue that it is vital to distinguish between the neo-liberal idea of the free-market individual and the concept of individualization. The result is the most complete discussion of individualization currently available, showing how individualization relates to basic social rights and also paid employment; and concluding that in
language: English
title: Individualization: Institutionalized Individualism and its Social and Political Consequences
titlecomplete: Individualization: Institutionalized Individualism and its Social and Political Consequences (Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society)
genres: Philosophy, Sociology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 24
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd