Informality

Social Theory and Contemporary Practice

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Informality by Barbara Misztal, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Barbara Misztal ISBN: 9781134730278
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Barbara Misztal
ISBN: 9781134730278
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

For most of the twentieth century, modernity has been characterised by the formalisation of social relations as face to face interactions are replaced by impersonal bureaucracy and finance. As we enter the new millennium, however, it becomes increasingly clear that it is only by stepping outside these formal structures that trust and co-operation can be created and social change achieved. In a brilliant theoretical tour de force, illustrated with sustained case studies of changing societies in the former eastern Europe and of changing forms of interaction within so-called virtual communities, Barbara Misztal, argues that only the society that achieves an appropriate balance between the informality and formality of interaction will find itself in a position to move forward to further democratisation and an improved quality of life.

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For most of the twentieth century, modernity has been characterised by the formalisation of social relations as face to face interactions are replaced by impersonal bureaucracy and finance. As we enter the new millennium, however, it becomes increasingly clear that it is only by stepping outside these formal structures that trust and co-operation can be created and social change achieved. In a brilliant theoretical tour de force, illustrated with sustained case studies of changing societies in the former eastern Europe and of changing forms of interaction within so-called virtual communities, Barbara Misztal, argues that only the society that achieves an appropriate balance between the informality and formality of interaction will find itself in a position to move forward to further democratisation and an improved quality of life.

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