Utopia as Method
R. Levitas
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Utopia as Method
by R. Levitas
Published
Jul 23, 2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
286
ISBN-13
9780230231962
ISBN-10
0230231969
Description
"In this major new work by one of the leading writers on Utopian Studies, Ruth Levitas argues that a prospective future of ecological and economic crises poses a challenge to the utopian imaginary, to conceive a better world and alternative future. Utopia as Method does not construe utopia as goal or blueprint, but as a holistic, reflexive method for developing what those possible futures might be. It begins by treating utopia as the quest for grace, through a hermeneutics that recovers the utopian meaning in our culture, explored through colour and music. Moving from the existential to the social, it draws on H. G. Wells's claim that the creation of utopias is the distinctive and proper method of sociology, and on the tentative reappearance of utopia in contemporary social theory. It proposes a constructive method, the Imaginary Reconstitution of Society. This fusion of explicitly normative social theory and analytic critique rehabilitates utopia as an integral part of sociology, and offers a means of collective engagement in shaping a better tomorrow." -- Publisher's description.
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How many pages are in Utopia as Method?
This edition of Utopia as Method has approximately 286 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Utopia as Method?
For most readers, Utopia as Method typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Utopia as Method is approximately 71,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Utopia as Method?
Utopia as Method was written by R. Levitas.
When was Utopia as Method published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jul 23, 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.