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Confronting ‘Uncivil Society’ and the ‘Dark Side of Globalization’: Are Sociological Concepts up to the Task?

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International terrorism is frequently categorized as one element of ‘uncivil society’ or as the ‘dark side of globalization.’ The paper examines these concepts, finding them unhelpful in understanding the context for the September 11 attacks in the US. Their weakness derives in large part from the uncritical usage of the terms ‘civil society?’ and ‘globalization’ characteristic of much contemporary sociological work. In consequence, sociology is in danger of being marginalized from public debate about the most important issues of our day.

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  • Chris Rumford, 2001. "Confronting ‘Uncivil Society’ and the ‘Dark Side of Globalization’: Are Sociological Concepts up to the Task?," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 6(3), pages 101-104, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socres:v:6:y:2001:i:3:p:101-104
    DOI: 10.5153/sro.640
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    3. Steve Fuller, 2001. "Looking for Sociology after 11 September," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 6(3), pages 19-24, November.
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