Conceiving Cosmopolitanism Theory, Context and Practice

Conceiving Cosmopolitanism Theory, Context and Practice by Steven Vertovec, published by Oxford University Press in 2003, offers a comprehensive exploration of cosmopolitanism through various lenses. This edition spans 314 pages and is presented in English. The book features contributions from multiple authors, addressing the complexities of political belonging, social experiences in urban settings, and the historical contexts that shape cosmopolitan thought.
Readers will encounter a structured examination of cosmopolitanism divided into distinct parts, including theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The text delves into topics such as the interplay between identity and belonging, the impact of globalization on local communities, and the challenges posed by organized violence. With insights from sociology, political science, and anthropology, this work provides a multifaceted understanding of cosmopolitanism’s relevance in contemporary society.
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1. Introduction: conceiving cosmopolitanism, Steven Vertovec and Robin Cohen — PART 1 WINDOWS ON COSMOPOLITANISM — 2. Political belonging in a world of multiple identities, Stuart Hall– 3. Middle Eastern experiences of cosmopolitanism, Sami Zubaida –4. Cosmopolitanism and the social experience of cities, Richard Sennett– 5. Building cosmopolitanism for another age, David Held –PART 2 THEORIES OF COSMOPOLITANISM –6. The cosmopolitan perspective: sociology in the second age of modernity, Ulrich Beck — 7. The class consciousness of frequent travellers: towards a critique of actually existing cosmopolitanism, Craig Calhoun –8. Political community beyond the sovereign state, supranational federalism and transnational minorities, Rainer Baubock –9. Four cosmopolitanism moments, Robert Fine and Robin Cohen — PART 3 CONTEXTS OF COSMOPOLITANISM –10. Colonial cosmopolitanism, Peter Van der Veer — 11. Media corporatism and cosmopolitanism, Ayse Caglar — 12. Both sides now: culture contact, hybridisation and cosmopolitanism, Chan Kwok Bun –13. Cosmopolitanism at the local level: the development of transnational neighbourhoods, Daniel Hiebert — PART 4 PRACTICES OF COSMOPOLITANISM — 14. Not universalists, not pluralists: the new cosmopolitans find their own way, David A. Hollinger –15. Interests and identities in cosmopolitan politics, John Tomlinson — 16. Cosmopolitan harm conventions, Andrew Linklater –17. Cosmopolitanism and organised violence, Mary Kaldor.
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