Key trends and challenges in twenty-first-century sociology are explored, addressing fundamental questions about the discipline's nature, evolution, and methodology. The book delves into significant issues, providing insights into what sociology is, how it has developed over time, and how it can be understood in contemporary contexts.
The book explores Hartmut Rosa's influential theories on the uncontrollability of the modern world, emphasizing the impact of acceleration, alienation, and resonance on human experience. It delves into the philosophical and social implications of these concepts, presenting Rosa as a leading figure in contemporary European social theory. Through this lens, readers are encouraged to confront the challenges of navigating an increasingly unpredictable reality.