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Beck, Asia and second modernity.

Craig Calhoun¹

¹Department of Sociology, New York University, USA. craig.calhoun@nyu.edu

The British Journal of Sociology

|September 16, 2010

Summary

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Ulrich Beck's theories on reflexive modernization and globalization face challenges in distinguishing empirical analysis from normative goals. Further clarification is needed, especially regarding the focus on national cases despite methodological cosmopolitanism.

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Area of Science:

Sociology
Globalization Studies
Risk Society Theory

Background:

Ulrich Beck's work introduced concepts like reflexive modernization and methodological nationalism.
Recent studies address Western bias in cosmopolitanism and reflexive modernization, aiming to separate normative goals from empirical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically evaluate the distinction between normative goals and empirical analysis in Beck's framework.
To examine the presentation of historical patterns as 'second modernity' variants.
To highlight the tension between methodological cosmopolitanism and the focus on national cases in empirical studies.

Main Methods:

Critical analysis of Ulrich Beck's theoretical framework.
Examination of recent studies on cosmopolitanism and reflexive modernization.
Review of empirical case studies focusing on national contexts.

Main Results:

The distinction between normative goals and empirical analysis requires further clarification within Beck's framework.
The concept of 'second modernity' may oversimplify diverse historical patterns.
Empirical studies often contradict the declared 'methodological cosmopolitanism' by focusing on national cases.

Conclusions:

Beck's framework needs refinement to better separate empirical observation from normative aspirations.
A more nuanced approach is required to understand global phenomena beyond national boundaries.
Future research should reconcile theoretical cosmopolitanism with empirical methodologies.