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Modernity and Self-identity: Self and Society in the Late Modern Age

This book delves into the complexities of self-identity as it intersects with societal changes in the late modern era, examining how individuals navigate personal identity in a rapidly evolving social landscape. more

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Anthony Giddens
Anthony Giddens

Anthony Giddens is a British sociologist and political theorist, born on January 18, 1938. He is one of the most influential sociologists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, known for his work on structuration theory and the study of modernity. more

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