European civilization in a comparative perspective: a study in the relations between culture and social structure

Shmuel Noah Eisenstadt

Norwegian University Press, Jul 30, 1987 - History - 162 pages

These essays by a leading figure in the field of comparative macro-sociology elucidate some central aspects of European society through a comparative study of civilizations. Topics discussed include basic characteristics and dynamics of European civilization and modernity, center-periphery relations in small European states, socialism and tradition, European tradition and the crisis of European liberalism, and the Kemalist Revolution in a comparative perspective.

Contents

• Civilizational Formations Ecological Frameworks and Politi: 15
• Some Basic Characteristics and Dynamics of European Civili: 47
• Reflections on CenterPeriphery Relations in Small European: 65

Bibliographic information

• Title: European civilization in a comparative perspective: a study in the relations between culture and social structure; Scandinavian library; A Scandinavian University Press Publication
• Author: Shmuel Noah Eisenstadt
• Publisher: Norwegian University Press, 1987
• ISBN: 8200058190, 9788200058199
• Length: 162 pages
• Subjects: Europe; Europe Civilization 20th century; Europe Social conditions 20th century; History / Civilization; History / Europe / General; History / General; Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General; Science / Physics / Mathematical & Computational