Abstract :
The book in review is a brilliant critique. A touching dedication in memoriam to Charlie Hebdo (p.ix) reminds me of the infamous 9/11 when I was conducting a doctoral seminar in 326, HPL building. An ominous feeling overwhelmed my consciousness and I told the kids, “It’s the end of free society”. Professor Hermann has delivered a penetrating critique of modernity and the mainstream theories and facts of life that perpetuate euphemisms of progress. In many ways, a new Dickensian era is upon us.
The 21st century is markedly different — ubiquitous terror, ominous fear, and the specter of insecurity —
from its earlier predecessors. Peter Hermann opens a new door of live paradoxes. In 7 brilliantly written
chapters he unfolds realities relative to academic research, European theories of inclusions, social quality,
anomie, environmental challenges and the nature of contemporary crises.
Keyword :
the closure of the world