This book presents, for the first time in English, selections from Ferdinand TsnniesO classic Kritik der sffentlichen Meinung (Critique of Public Opinion). Communication scholars Hanno Hardt and Slavko Splichal give a brief history of public opinion and provide the translation and original analyses of TsnniesO work, situating it theoretically and historically. Featuring an introduction by Gary T. Marx, this book highlights TsnniesO valuable contributions to past and current theories of society, communication, and public opinion.
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Tönnies’ prominence in the social science canon has faded in recent years; publication of this translation should rekindle interest. Tönnies’ little known exploration of public opinion was innovative and informed by themes of great concern today—cultural performance, power, and diversity. In addition, it reveals an interesting critical dimension to Tönnies’ sociology. (Craig Calhoun )
A key introduction to one of the founding fathers of the sociology of mass communication, [this book] is well translated, edited, and illuminated by critical commentary. (Curran, James )
Hanno Hardt and Slavko Splichal have performed a useful service for students of the history of social thought, modernization, communication, public opinion, and critical media studies by making this work available in English, contextually locating it and adding fuller bibliographic references. . . . [Tönnies is] a pleasure to read. (Gary T. Marx )
This book should be warmly welcomed by scholars with an interest in critical social theory and public opinion. The authors are probably the best experts on the vast literature concerning public opinion and related topics. The present book, which accompanies Tönnies' multilayered and inventive approach to public opinion with thoroughly informed and critical analyses, offeres remarkably rich and thought-provoking material. The authors should be especially credited for bringing it back to light and amidst contemporary concerns with public opinion and social theory in general. (Critical Sociology )
An outstanding contribution to the development of the sociology of mass media, Ferdinand Tönnies’ normative and critical theory of public opinion was a formative moment in the creation of communications as an object of inquiry. The translation of Kritik der öffentlichen Meinung is a major publishing event. Understanding Tönnies is an essential intellectual preparation for interpreting the modern media. (Turner, Bryan S. )
A key introduction to one of the founding fathers of the sociology of mass communication, [this book] is well translated, edited, and illuminated by critical commentary. (Curran, James )
Hanno Hardt and Slavko Splichal have performed a useful service for students of the history of social thought, modernization, communication, public opinion, and critical media studies by making this work available in English, contextually locating it and adding fuller bibliographic references. . . . [Tönnies is] a pleasure to read. (Gary T. Marx )
This book should be warmly welcomed by scholars with an interest in critical social theory and public opinion. The authors are probably the best experts on the vast literature concerning public opinion and related topics. The present book, which accompanies Tönnies' multilayered and inventive approach to public opinion with thoroughly informed and critical analyses, offeres remarkably rich and thought-provoking material. The authors should be especially credited for bringing it back to light and amidst contemporary concerns with public opinion and social theory in general. (Critical Sociology )
An outstanding contribution to the development of the sociology of mass media, Ferdinand Tönnies’ normative and critical theory of public opinion was a formative moment in the creation of communications as an object of inquiry. The translation of Kritik der öffentlichen Meinung is a major publishing event. Understanding Tönnies is an essential intellectual preparation for interpreting the modern media. (Turner, Bryan S. )
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Original Language: German
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