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Planetarity and cosmopolitics.

¹Department of Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, UK. p.gilroy@lse.ac.uk

The British Journal of Sociology

|September 16, 2010

Summary

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This comment discusses new directions in cosmopolitan sociology, building upon the foundational work by Beck and Grande (2010). The ongoing dialogue aims to further expand this important sociological perspective.

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Area of Science:

Sociology
Social Theory

Background:

The article responds to the collection of articles by Beck and Grande published in BJS in 2010.
These foundational articles established an important approach within sociological discourse.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate how recent contributions have extended the approach presented by Beck and Grande.
To discuss the ongoing development and future potential of cosmopolitan sociology.

Main Methods:

The study employs a critical commentary approach.
It analyzes the contributions presented in response to Beck and Grande's work.

Main Results:

The contributions have successfully extended the original approach in novel directions.
The dialogue initiated by these pieces is crucial for advancing cosmopolitan sociology.

Conclusions:

The goal of establishing a robust cosmopolitan sociology is actively being pursued.
Further expansion of the dialogue is essential for the field's progress.