The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere: An Inquiry into a Category of Bourgeois Society
The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere: An Inquiry into a Category of Bourgeois Society
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991301
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 18th century
1991
Adult
18+ years
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The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere: An Inquiry into a Category of Bourgeois Society by Jürgen Habermas examines how the public sphere evolved from feudal societies to bourgeois democracies. Habermas analyzes its role in facilitating rational-critical debate, its decline due to mass media influence, and its impact on democracy, highlighting the tension between private interests and public discourse.
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Habermas's The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere is lauded for its depth in examining public discourse evolution in bourgeois society. Critics praise its analytical rigor yet note its dense prose. Some argue its historical focus limits applicability to modern contexts. Despite this, its influence on sociology and political theory remains significant.
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Readers interested in Jürgen Habermas's The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere likely enjoy exploring social theory, communication, and political thought. Comparable works include Arendt's The Human Condition and Dewey's The Public and Its Problems, attracting those intrigued by the evolution of public discourse.
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Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 18th century
1991
Adult
18+ years
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