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A New Philosophy of Society
Contributor(s): Delanda, Manuel (Author)
ISBN: 0826491693     ISBN-13: 9780826491695
Publisher: Continuum
OUR PRICE:   $40.54  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2006
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Annotation: Offers a look at how the contemporary world is characterized by an extraordinary social complexity. This book takes the reader on a journey that starts with personal relations and climbs up one scale at a time to territorial states and beyond.
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BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Social
- Social Science | Anthropology - General
- Philosophy | Political
Dewey: 301.01
Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.25" W x 7.81" (0.41 lbs) 160 pages
 
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Manuel DeLanda is a distinguished writer, artist and philosopher. In his new book, he offers a fascinating look at how the contemporary world is characterized by an extraordinary social complexity. Since most social entities, from small communities to large nation-states, would disappear altogether if human minds ceased to exist, Delanda proposes a novel approach to social ontology that asserts the autonomy of social entities from the conceptions we have of them.
Manuel DeLanda is a distinguished writer, artist and philosopher. In his new book, he offers a fascinating look at how the contemporary world is characterized by an extraordinary social complexity. Since most social entities, from small communities to large nation-states, would disappear altogether if human minds ceased to exist, Delanda proposes a novel approach to social ontology that asserts the autonomy of social entities from the conceptions we have of them.

Contributor Bio(s): Delanda, Manuel: - Manuel DeLanda is a distinguished writer, artist and philosopher. He began his career in experimental film, later becoming a computer artist and programmer. He is now Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.